Trade Policy Reforms Aims
The trade policy reforms aimed at all of the following EXCEPT:
- Dismantling of quantitative restrictions
- Reduction of tariff rates
- Removal of licensing procedures for imports
- Increasing government control over exports — Correct Answer
Correct Answer Explanation
Trade policy reforms aimed at: (i) Dismantling quantitative restrictions, (ii) Reduction of tariff rates, (iii) Removal of licensing procedures for imports. Increasing government control was NOT an aim.
Key Points:
- Import licensing abolished except for hazardous and environmentally sensitive industries.
- Quantitative restrictions on manufactured consumer goods and agricultural products fully removed from April 2001.
- Export duties removed to increase India's competitiveness.
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