Question : Statement 1: The Foreign Trade Policy of India during 1951-1991 aimed to reduce dependence on imports.
Statement 2: The policy focused on export promotion and earning foreign exchange.
Option 1: Both statements are true.
Option 2: Both statements are false.
Option 3: Statement 1 is true, and statement 2 is false.
Option 4: Statement 1 is false, and statement 2 is true.
Correct Answer:
Both statements are true.
Solution : The answer is (a) Both statements are true.
Statement 1 is true. The Foreign Trade Policy of India during 1951-1991 did aim to reduce dependence on imports. The policy pursued import substitution industrialization, which aimed to develop domestic industries to produce goods that were previously imported, reducing the need for imports and promoting self-sufficiency.
Statement 2 is also true. The policy during this period did focus on export promotion and earning foreign exchange. While import substitution was the primary objective, the policy also recognized the importance of exports for earning foreign exchange and improving the country's trade balance. Various measures were implemented to promote exports and increase India's presence in international markets.
Therefore, the correct answer is that both statements are true.
