Daily Quiz-213
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Q1. The Mahalanobis Distance is different from Euclidean Distance because:
a) It accounts for variance and correlation in data
b) It is only one-dimensional
c) It is less accurate in outlier detection
d) It ignores statistical dependence
Q2. Which one of the following was NOT a contribution of PC Mahalanobis?
a) Designing India’s National Sample Survey
b) Introducing heavy industry strategy in Five-Year Plans
c) Developing the Green Revolution package
d) Founding ISI Kolkata
Q3. The main difference between the First and Second Five-Year Plans in India was:
a) The first emphasised heavy industry, second on agriculture
b) The first emphasised agriculture, second on heavy industry
c) Both focused equally on services
d) Both adopted laissez-faire economic model
Q4. Which organisation was central to Mahalanobis’ statistical work and planning?
a) Planning Commission
b) National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
c) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
d) NITI Aayog
Q5. Which of the following best represents the vision of Mahalanobis for India’s economy?
a) Market-driven growth with minimal state role
b) Self-reliant industrialisation led by heavy industries
c) Export-oriented agricultural growth
d) Foreign capital-driven industrial expansion
Answers Quiz- 212 (September 6)
1. b) Second Five-Year Plan
Explanation: Nehru adopted Mahalanobis’ strategy in 1956-61, emphasising heavy industries.
2. a) Promote statistical literacy among the public
Explanation: It aims to sensitise youth about the role of data in policy, planning and governance.
3. b) Preventing unscientific infrastructure investments
Explanation: His statistical flood management solutions optimised spending.
4. c) It was launched in 1950 under Mahalanobis’ guidance
Explanation: The NSS was the first systematic household survey system.
5. c) Capital goods
Explanation: Heavy industries like steel and machinery were prioritised to create long-term growth capacity.
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