Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation - An Appraisal

Question:
In 1991, India met with an economic crisis. According to you, what was the major reason behind the crisis?
Options:
Internal conflict among major industries
Political instability in the country
Growing external debt
None of the above
Correct Answer:
Growing external debt
Explanation:
India met with an economic crisis relating to its external debt, the government was not able to make repayments on its borrowings from abroad. Foreign exchange reserves , which we generally maintain to import petroleum and other important items, dropped to levels that were not sufficient for even a fortnight.