Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:
In 1991, the "New economic policy" was classified into which 2 groups?
Options:
Equating measures and Balanced reforms
Trade measures and B.O.P. reforms
Both 1 and 2
Stabilisation measure and Structural reforms
Correct Answer:
Stabilisation measure and Structural reforms
Explanation:
The policy was divided into 2 groups i.e. Stabilisation measure and Structural reforms. Stabilising measures were short-term measures, intended to correct some of the weaknesses that had developed in the balance of payments and to bring inflation under control whereas, Structural reforms were long-term measures, aimed at improving the efficiency of the economy and increasing its international competitiveness by removing the rigidities in various segments of the Indian economy.