Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following statement is incorrect in the context of the deregulation of the industrial sector attempted as a part of the liberalization process in 1991?

Options:

Industrial licensing was abolished for all product categories.

Goods produced by the small-scale industries were dereserved.

In all industries the market was allowed to determine the prices.

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

Industrial licensing was abolished for almost all but product categories — alcohol, cigarettes, hazardous chemicals, industrial explosives, electronics, aerospace and drugs and pharmaceuticals. The only industries which are now reserved for the public sector are a part of atomic energy generation and some core activities in railway transport. Many goods produced by small-scale industries have now been dereserved. In most industries, the market has been allowed to determine the prices.