Question : The impact of economic reforms on the class structure in India included:
Option 1: The disappearance of caste-based inequalities
Option 2: The strengthening of the traditional landlord class
Option 3: The emergence of a new middle class
Option 4: A decrease in income disparities
Correct Answer: The emergence of a new middle class
Solution : The economic reforms in India, particularly post-1991 liberalization, led to the emergence of a new middle class, characterized by increased consumption patterns and access to new economic opportunities.