UPPSC 2019 GS-I Modern Indian History
Question

Who opposed Planned Development in India?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Mahatma Gandhi

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Mahatma Gandhi”.

Mahatma Gandhi was the primary figure who opposed the concept of Planned Development in India.

Gandhi was critical of large-scale industrialization and the centralized planning model. He believed in promoting rural self-sufficiency and village-based economy rather than focusing on large-scale industrial projects.

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