State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 144

Which of the following Indian capitalists was NOT an architect of the 'Bombay Plan'?

  1. Dhirubhai Ambani
  2. J.R.D. Tata
  3. Lala Shri Ram
  4. G.D. Birla
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Answer: (A) Dhirubhai Ambani

Explanation

The 1944 Bombay Plan was drafted by Tata, Birla, Shri Ram, Thakurdas, Kasturbhai Lalbhai, Shroff, Dalal and John Matthai.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: the Bombay Plan (1944) predates his business career.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: a signatory of the Bombay Plan.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: a signatory of the Bombay Plan.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: a signatory of the Bombay Plan.