Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:
At the time of economic crisis in 1991, what happened to the forex reserves of the country?
Options:
Increased drastically within a short period of time
Dropped to levels that were not sufficient for even fortnight imports
Developed nations blocked the forex reserves in accordance with the IMF mandate
Both 2 and 3
Correct Answer:
Dropped to levels that were not sufficient for even fortnight imports
Explanation:
In 1991, the country met with an economic crisis, relating to external debt, forex dropped to the level that were not sufficient for even fortnight. The crisis was further compounded by rising prices of essential goods. All these led the government to introduce a new set of policy measures.