Question

After independence, the rationale behind choosing Modernization as a planning objective for the Indian economy were .

• A. I and II
• B. II and III
• C. I and III
• D. I and IV

Hint:

Modernization in India focused on both improving social outcomes and upgrading technology to boost industrial and agricultural output.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

I: To bring positive changes in the social outlook, India wanted to modernize agriculture, industry, and services to improve quality of life for its citizens. 
III: Technological upgradation was crucial for India's industrialization and modernization to ensure longterm growth.
II: While equitable distribution of income is important, it was not the primary rationale behind choosing modernization as the main goal in India's early planning stages. 
IV: Increasing the economic divide was not a goal of modernization but rather reducing it. 
Conclusion: Option (C) is the correct answer because both improving social outlook and technological upgradation were the key goals.