alleryNehru directed public investment mainly into which kind of industries?
ALuxury consumer goods
BHandloom textiles only
CSteel, iron, coal and power
DHotels and film studios
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Steel, iron, coal and power
1. Nehru believed basic and heavy industry was fundamental to modernisation.
2. The government directed investment into steel, iron, coal and power.
3. Luxury goods and tourism were not the focus.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Nehru administration (1952–1964)_
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