Read the Passage given below and answer the following 5 questions. (Q 1)

Major concentrations of modern manufacturing have flourished in a few number of places. These cover less than 10 per cent of the world’s land area. These nations have become the centres of economic and political power. However, in terms of the total area covered, manufacturing sites are much less conspicuous and concentrated on much smaller areas than that of agriculture due to greater intensity of processes. Industries maximise profits by reducing costs. Therefore, industries should be located at points where the production costs are minimum.

Government of India has adopted __________________to ensure balanced regional development.

Regional Policy

The correct answer is option 1: Regional Policy

To reduce regional imbalances and promote balanced industrial growth in different parts of the country, the Government of India has adopted a regional policy.

NCERT: "Governments adopt 'regional policies' to promote balanced economic development and hence set up industries in particular areas."