The economic reforms process impacted the agriculture sector in the following ways:
Reduction in Subsidies: Post-reform policies reduced government subsidies on fertilizers and other inputs, increasing the cost of production for farmers.
Market Deregulation: Reforms led to greater reliance on market forces for agricultural pricing, reducing state control.
Focus on Exports: There was an increased emphasis on promoting agricultural exports, encouraging diversification into commercial crops.
Private Sector Participation: Encouraged private sector investment in agricultural infrastructure, such as cold storage and food processing.
___________ farming is a system that is helpful in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the ecological balance.
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
The present day rapid industrial growth in China can be traced back to the economic reforms introduced in 1978, where ________ .
(Choose the correct alternative to fill in the blank):
(i) Initially reforms were initiated in agriculture, foreign trade and investment sectors.
(ii) The policy of dual pricing was adopted.
(iii) The Government revoked the policy of Special Economic Zones.
Read the following statements: Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose the correct alternative from those given below:
Assertion (A): In the recent past, Indian economy has been facing the problem of jobless growth.
Reason (R): Jobless growth refers to a situation where an economy is able to produce more goods and services without generating additional employment.
Read the following statements carefully:
Statement 1: India, Pakistan, and China have similar physical endowments but totally different political systems.
Statement 2: Both India and Pakistan laid great emphasis on creating a large private sector.
Read the following statements carefully:
Statement 1: India, Pakistan and China have similar physical endowments, but totally different political systems.
Statement 2: Both India and Pakistan laid great emphasis on creating a large private sector.