Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

Options:

Structural reform measures correct the weakness in BOP by maintaining forex reserves

Stabilisation measures include policies like Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation

Structural reform measures are short term measures aimed at improving the efficiency of the economy

Stabilisation measures are short term measures to check BOP and inflation

Correct Answer:

Stabilisation measures are short term measures to check BOP and inflation

Explanation:

The NEP consisted of wide ranging economic reforms. The thrust of the policies was towards creating a more competitive environment in the economy and removing the barriers to entry and growth of firms. This set of policies can broadly be classified into two groups: the stabilisation measures and the structural reform measures. Stabilisation measures are short term measures, intended to correct some of the weaknesses that have developed in the balance of payments and to bring inflation under control. On the other hand, structural reform policies are 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. The government initiated a variety of policies i.e. Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation etc.