Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

What was NOT the aim behind " Trade and Investment Policy Reforms" in the year 1991, when India was facing a huge economic crisis?

Options:

to increase international competitiveness of industrial production

to bring foreign investments and technology into the economy

to promote the efficiency of local industries

to bring reforms in the government’s taxation and public expenditure policies

Correct Answer:

to bring reforms in the government’s taxation and public expenditure policies

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: to bring reforms in the government’s taxation and public expenditure policies

Trade and Investment Policy Reforms: Liberalisation of trade and investment regime was initiated to increase international competitiveness of industrial production and also foreign investments and technology into the economy. The aim was also to promote the efficiency of local industries and adoption of modern technologies.

Option 4 was the aim of tax reforms.