License Misuse by Industrial Houses

Question

Big industrialists misused the license system by:

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Question (English)

Big industrialists misused the license system by:

  1. Starting too many factories
  2. Getting licenses to prevent competitors from starting new firms ✓ Correct
  3. Importing foreign technology
  4. Investing in agriculture
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

Big industrialists got licenses not to start new firms but to prevent competitors from entering.

Key Points:
  • This prevented competition and efficiency.
  • More time spent lobbying than improving products.
  • Part of the permit license raj problem.

📚 About this Topic — CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990

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