Question : What was the impact of the expansion of the state sector on private sector development during the initial Five-year Plans?

Option 1: It fostered healthy competition.

Option 2: It provided support through subsidies.

Option 3: It led to a crowding out of private investment.

Option 4: It encouraged joint ventures with foreign companies.

Question : A consequence of economic liberalization in India was:  
 

Option 1: Strengthening of labor unions  
 

Option 2: Increased competition in domestic markets  
 

Option 3: Expansion of the public sector  

Option 4: Decrease in foreign direct investment  

Question : What was a major challenge faced by artisans in the late 18th-century rural society due to colonial policies?

Option 1: Lack of raw materials
 

Option 2: Competition with imported goods
 

Option 3: Restricted access to markets
 

Option 4: Over-regulation by local authorities

Question : What is a challenge faced by inland waterways in urban areas?

Option 1: Competition with recreational boating

Option 2: Limited access to ports

Option 3: Congestion and pollution

Option 4: Insufficient water depth

Question : What is a significant challenge faced by the cotton textiles industry?

Option 1: Overreliance on manual labor

Option 2: Competition from synthetic fibers

Option 3: Decreased demand for cotton products

Option 4: Abundance of raw cotton material