Question : The New Economic Policy of 1991 aimed at achieving which of the following?
Option 1: Faster economic growth
Option 2: Reduction in poverty
Option 3: Attracting foreign investment
Option 4: All of the above
Correct Answer: All of the above
Solution : The correct answer is (d) All of the above.
The New Economic Policy of 1991 was a set of economic reforms aimed at liberalizing the Indian economy and making it more market-oriented. The reforms were designed to achieve three main objectives:
Faster economic growth:The reforms were intended to boost economic growth by reducing government controls and regulations, and by encouraging private investment.
Reduction in poverty: The reforms were also expected to reduce poverty by stimulating economic growth and creating new jobs.
Attracting foreign investment: The reforms were designed to attract foreign investment, which would help to finance economic growth and create new jobs.
The reforms were successful in achieving all three of these objectives. Economic growth in India accelerated in the years following the reforms, and poverty rates fell. Foreign investment also increased significantly.
