Question

Discuss about the successes and unsuccesses of Second Five Years Plan.

Answer 1

@Advantages:

*Expansion of transport

*Expansion of communication

*Increased exploitation of mineral wealth

*Expansion of heavy industry

*Growth in military power

*Growth in industrial power

@Disadvantages:

*Consumer industries remain underdeveloped

*Housing conditions are appalling

*Overcrowded slums

*Poor working conditions

*Quality of production low

*Extensive use of slave labour