Regulatory Mechanisms Before 1991
Before 1991, regulatory mechanisms in India included all EXCEPT:
- Industrial licensing
- Private sector banned from many industries
- Controls on price fixation
- Free entry of foreign companies without restrictions — Correct Answer
Correct Answer Explanation
Before 1991: (i) Industrial licensing, (ii) Private sector not allowed in many industries, (iii) Some goods only in small-scale, (iv) Controls on price fixation. Free entry of foreign companies was NOT permitted.
Key Points:
- Every entrepreneur needed government permission to start/close a firm.
- Even the amount of goods to be produced was controlled.
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