Which of the following statement is incorrect? |
In the 1970s, nationalisation of consumer goods industries took place. Pakistan shifted its policy orientation in the late 1970s and 1980s when the major thrust areas were denationalisation and encouragement of private sector. In the late 1970s and 1980s, Pakistan received financial support from western nations and remittances from continuously increasing outflow of emigrants to the Middle-east. None of the above |
In the 1970s, nationalisation of consumer goods industries took place. |
The correct answer is Option 1: In the 1970s, nationalisation of consumer goods industries took place. "Pakistan also follows the mixed economy model with co-existence of public and private sectors. In the late 1950s and 1960s, Pakistan introduced a variety of regulated policy framework (for import substitution-based industrialisation). The policy combined tariff protection for manufacturing of consumer goods together with direct import controls on competing imports. The introduction of Green Revolution led to mechanisation and increase in public investment in infrastructure in select areas, which finally led to a rise in the production of foodgrains. This changed the agrarian structure dramatically. In the 1970s, nationalisation of capital goods industries took place (NOT consumer goods). Pakistan then shifted its policy orientation in the late 1970s and 1980s when the major thrust areas were denationalisation and encouragement of private sector. During this period, Pakistan also received financial support from western nations and remittances from continuously increasing outflow of emigrants to the Middle-east. This helped the country in stimulating economic growth. The then government also offered incentives to the private sector. All this created a conducive climate for new investments. In 1988, reforms were initiated in the country." |