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    How did India’s trade policy reforms post-1991 impact the import of capital goods?
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    How did India’s trade policy reforms post-1991 impact the import of capital goods?

    A.

    Linked capital imports only to foreign companies

    B.

    Reduced tariffs and removed licensing

    C.

    Imposed import quotas on machinery

    D.

    Banned all capital imports

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is: (b) Reduced tariffs and removed licensing
    Explanation:
    · The 1991 LPG reforms liberalized India’s economy.
    · For capital goods, the government reduced import tariffs and abolished licensing requirements, making advanced technology more accessible to Indian industries.
    · This helped modernization and boosted industrial growth.
    Information Booster:
    · 1991 reforms launched by P. V. Narasimha Rao govt. with Dr. Manmohan Singh as Finance Minister.
    · Ended “License Raj” system.
    · Attracted FDI and foreign technology.
    · Boosted competitiveness of Indian industries.
    · Paved the way for India’s integration with the global economy.

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