Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Recent Developments in Indian Politics

Question:

'Structural Adjustment Programme' of the New Economic Reforms were started by:
(1) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(2) Indira Gandhi
(3) Atal Behari Vajpai
(4) Rajiv Gandhi

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

4

Explanation:

The 'Structural Adjustment Programme' of the New Economic Reforms in India was started by: (4) Rajiv Gandhi
A significant development in the 1990s encompassed a distinct shift in economic policy pursued by different governments. This marked the inception of the structural adjustment programme, also referred to as the new economic reforms. Initiated by Rajiv Gandhi, the impact of these alterations became particularly evident in 1991 and led to a profound redirection from the economic course India had followed post-independence. While these policies faced substantial critique from diverse movements and organizations, subsequent governments during this period have persisted in their implementation.