Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a factor that has made India a destination for global outsourcing in the post-reform period?

Options:

Cheap labour

Reasonable level of skill and accuracy of labour

Availability of skilled manpower

None of the above

Correct Answer:

None of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: None of the above

Outsourcing: This is one of the important outcomes of the globalisation process. In outsourcing, a company hires regular service from external sources, mostly from other countries, which was previously provided internally or from within the country (like legal advice, computer service, advertisement, security — each provided by respective departments of the company).

Most multinational corporations, and even small companies, are outsourcing their services to India where they can be availed at a cheaper cost with reasonable degree of skill and accuracy. The low wage rates and availability of skilled manpower in India have made it a destination for global outsourcing in the post-reform period.