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 correct answer is Option 4: Stabilisation measure and Structural reforms

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.