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Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG) in India

Description: Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization (LPG) in India
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Which policy was implemented in India in 1991 to liberalize the economy?

  1. New Economic Policy

  2. Industrial Policy Resolution

  3. Green Revolution

  4. Operation Flood


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The New Economic Policy (NEP) was introduced in 1991 to liberalize the Indian economy and promote economic growth.

What was the primary objective of the LPG policy in India?

  1. To reduce poverty

  2. To increase foreign investment

  3. To promote economic growth

  4. To improve social welfare


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The primary objective of the LPG policy was to promote economic growth by liberalizing the economy, privatizing state-owned enterprises, and integrating India with the global economy.

Which sector was the most affected by the privatization process in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Mining


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The manufacturing sector was the most affected by the privatization process in India, with many state-owned enterprises being sold to private companies.

What was the impact of LPG policy on the Indian economy?

  1. Increased economic growth

  2. Reduced poverty

  3. Improved social welfare

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LPG policy had a positive impact on the Indian economy, leading to increased economic growth, reduced poverty, and improved social welfare.

Which of the following is not a component of the LPG policy?

  1. Liberalization

  2. Privatization

  3. Globalization

  4. Nationalization


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nationalization is not a component of the LPG policy, which consists of liberalization, privatization, and globalization.

What was the impact of LPG policy on the Indian agricultural sector?

  1. Increased agricultural production

  2. Reduced agricultural subsidies

  3. Improved rural infrastructure

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LPG policy had a positive impact on the Indian agricultural sector, leading to increased agricultural production, reduced agricultural subsidies, and improved rural infrastructure.

Which of the following is not a benefit of globalization?

  1. Increased trade and investment

  2. Transfer of technology

  3. Access to new markets

  4. Loss of cultural identity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Loss of cultural identity is not a benefit of globalization, which generally leads to increased trade and investment, transfer of technology, and access to new markets.

What was the impact of LPG policy on the Indian manufacturing sector?

  1. Increased industrial production

  2. Improved product quality

  3. Increased exports

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LPG policy had a positive impact on the Indian manufacturing sector, leading to increased industrial production, improved product quality, and increased exports.

Which of the following is not a challenge associated with globalization?

  1. Increased inequality

  2. Environmental degradation

  3. Loss of jobs

  4. Increased economic growth


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increased economic growth is not a challenge associated with globalization, which generally leads to increased inequality, environmental degradation, and loss of jobs.

What was the impact of LPG policy on the Indian services sector?

  1. Increased employment opportunities

  2. Improved infrastructure

  3. Increased foreign investment

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LPG policy had a positive impact on the Indian services sector, leading to increased employment opportunities, improved infrastructure, and increased foreign investment.

Which of the following is not a measure of economic liberalization?

  1. Reduction of tariffs

  2. Removal of import quotas

  3. Privatization of state-owned enterprises

  4. Increase in government spending


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Increase in government spending is not a measure of economic liberalization, which generally involves reduction of tariffs, removal of import quotas, and privatization of state-owned enterprises.

What was the impact of LPG policy on the Indian financial sector?

  1. Increased access to credit

  2. Reduced interest rates

  3. Improved financial regulation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LPG policy had a positive impact on the Indian financial sector, leading to increased access to credit, reduced interest rates, and improved financial regulation.

Which of the following is not a measure of privatization?

  1. Sale of state-owned enterprises to private companies

  2. Deregulation of industries

  3. Reduction of government subsidies

  4. Nationalization of industries


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nationalization of industries is not a measure of privatization, which generally involves sale of state-owned enterprises to private companies, deregulation of industries, and reduction of government subsidies.

What was the impact of LPG policy on the Indian infrastructure sector?

  1. Increased investment in infrastructure

  2. Improved transportation and communication networks

  3. Increased access to electricity and water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The LPG policy had a positive impact on the Indian infrastructure sector, leading to increased investment in infrastructure, improved transportation and communication networks, and increased access to electricity and water.

Which of the following is not a measure of globalization?

  1. Increased trade and investment

  2. Transfer of technology

  3. Access to new markets

  4. Cultural isolation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cultural isolation is not a measure of globalization, which generally involves increased trade and investment, transfer of technology, and access to new markets.

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