Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a part of industrial sector reforms?

Options:

Abolition of licensing

Price determination by market forces

Decrease in role of public sector

Simplification of tax-paying procedure

Correct Answer:

Simplification of tax-paying procedure

Explanation:

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.