Previous year MCQs

Modern Indian History UPPSC 2006 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following was favoured by Nehru but not favoured by Gandhiji?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Heavy industrialisation

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Heavy industrialisation”.
Jawaharlal Nehru favored heavy industrialization as a means to modernize India and promote economic development. In contrast, Mahatma Gandhi advocated for a more agrarian-based economy and self-sufficient village industries, emphasizing simplicity and sustainability over heavy industrialization.

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