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Multiple choice geography urbanisation meaning and classification of industries state of industries in india industrialisation and urbanisation

Which of the following Statutes were simplified consequent to the New Industrial Policy 1991?

  1. Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices (MRTP) Act

  2. Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA)

  3. Both (a) and (b)

  4. Neither (a) nor (b)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The 1991 Industrial Policy aimed to liberalize the economy by simplifying or abolishing restrictive regulations like the MRTP Act and FERA to encourage competition and foreign investment.

Multiple choice geography urbanisation meaning and classification of industries state of industries in india industrialisation and urbanisation

Presently, Industrial Licensing is not applicable for -

  1. Cigarettes

  2. Industrial Explosives

  3. Alcohol

  4. Electronic Goods
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Industrial licensing was abolished for most industries in 1991, except for a few specific sectors related to security, safety, or public health, such as alcohol, cigarettes, and explosives. Electronic goods are not on the list of industries requiring a license.

Multiple choice geography urbanisation meaning and classification of industries state of industries in india industrialisation and urbanisation

Since independence the absolute number of people engaged in agriculture and allied activities have ______.

  1. decreased

  2. increased

  3. remained constant

  4. have shown a decreasing trend.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

While the percentage of the population dependent on agriculture has declined, the absolute number of people engaged in agriculture and allied activities has continued to increase due to population growth.