With respect to economic planning in India, the Bombay Plan was published in how many parts?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Two.
· The Bombay Plan was an economic plan proposed by a group of prominent industrialists and economists in 1944.
· It aimed at setting the framework for India's economic development post-independence.
· The plan emphasized industrialization, state intervention, and public sector investments.
Key Points:
· Authors:
· The Bombay Plan was authored by noted industrialists like J.R.D. Tata, G.D. Birla, Ardeshir Dalal, and economists like John Mathai and Purushottamdas Thakurdas.
· Parts of the Plan:
· The Bombay Plan was published in two parts:
1. The first part (1944): Focused on the general outline of economic planning.
2. The second part (1945): Detailed recommendations for sectors like agriculture, industry, and infrastructure.