Which of the following is a part of industrial sector reforms?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option 4: Simplification of tax-paying procedure
Reforms under liberalisation were majorly included under the following categories:
- Industrial sector: Abolition of industrial licensing, decrease in the role of public sector, price determination of market forces, imports of capital goods etc.
- Financial sector: Role of RBI, establishment of private sector banks, foreign investment, setting up new branches of banks
- Fiscal reforms: Reduction in direct taxes, Reform in indirect taxes, Simplification of tax-paying procedure.
- Foreign exchange reforms: Devaluation of Rupee, determination of forex rate
- Trade policy reforms: Removal of restrictions on imports and exports, reduction in tariff rates, removal of export duties etc.