ISI Establishment
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Question (English)
The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) was established by ______ in Calcutta:
- V.K.R.V. Rao
- P.C. Mahalanobis ✓ Correct
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
P.C. Mahalanobis established the ISI in Calcutta and started journal Sankhya.
Key Points:
- Both ISI and Sankhya are highly regarded worldwide.
- During the Second Plan, Mahalanobis invited economists who later won Nobel Prizes.
📚 About this Topic — CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990
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