Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991? 1. The share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously. 2. The share of India’s exports in world trade increased. 3. FDI inflows increased. 4. India’s foreign exchange reserves increased enormously. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

QUESTION

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Economy

Prelims 2017

Which of the following has/have occurred in India after its liberalization of economic policies in 1991?

The share of agriculture in GDP increased enormously.
The share of India’s exports in world trade increased.
FDI inflows increased.
India’s foreign exchange reserves increased enormously.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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Explanation

Statement 1 is Incorrect: Share of agriculture in GDP has actually decreased since 1991, as the service sector has grown significantly.

Statement 2 is Correct: Share of India's exports in world trade has increased. India has become a more integrated part of the global economy, with a larger export footprint.

Statement 3 is Correct: FDI inflows have increased considerably. The liberalisation measures made India a more attractive destination for foreign investment.

Statement 4 is Correct: India's foreign exchange reserves have also increased enormously. This reflects India's improved ability to generate foreign currency and manage its external finances.

Therefore, the correct answer is 2, 3, and 4 only. Hence, option B is the correct answer.

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