Flashcards on Economic Reforms in India Since 1991

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What year marked the beginning of significant economic reforms in India?

1991

Which sector was liberalized to allow for more private enterprise and foreign investment?

Industrial sector

What was the main purpose of liberalization under the 1991 economic reforms?

To integrate the Indian economy with the world economy

Which policy was introduced to abolish licenses except for a few industries?

Industrial Policy Reform

Which system was replaced by the market-determined exchange rate system?

Fixed exchange rate system

What term is used to describe the opening up of the economy to foreign investment and trade?

Globalization

What kind of policy reforms were made to reduce the fiscal deficit and public debt?

Fiscal Reforms

Which regulatory body was established to regulate the stock market?

SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India)

What does 'Disinvestment' in the context of 1991 reforms refer to?

Government selling its shares in public sector enterprises

What did the Trade Policy Reforms aim to simplify?

The process of imports and exports

Which policy was introduced to give farmers more freedom to sell their produce?

Agricultural Policy Reforms

What did the government relax to encourage more private sector participation?

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms

What name is given to the financial sector reforms aimed at improving the health of banks and financial institutions?

Banking Reforms

What was introduced to lower tariffs and import duties?

Trade liberalization

What reform process focused on creating a transparent and competitive environment in the financial market?

Capital Market Reforms

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Which year were the economic reforms in India initiated?



What was the key objective of the 1991 economic reforms?



What policy reform focused on de-licensing industries?



SEBI was established to regulate which sector?



Which of the following terms best describes India's approach to international trade post-1991 reforms?



What kind of investment norms were relaxed to boost the economy?



The term 'Disinvestment' in the 1991 economic reforms, refers to what?



What were the fiscal reforms of 1991 focused on reducing?



Trade liberalization led to the reduction of what?



Which financial market saw significant reforms for transparency and competitiveness?




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