Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

What were the primary objectives of the NEP's stabilisation measures?

Options:

Increase government revenue and reduce inflation

Boost exports and reduce imports

Maintain foreign exchange reserves and control inflation

Remove trade restrictions and increase foreign direct investment

Correct Answer:

Maintain foreign exchange reserves and control inflation

Explanation:

Stabilisation measures are shortterm measures, intended to correct some of the weaknesses that have developed in the balance of payments and to bring inflation under control. In simple words, this means that there was a need to maintain sufficient foreign exchange reserves and keep the rising prices under control.