Question 1

Since.......................the Indian economy has pursued free market liberalisation , greater openness in trade and increase investment in infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

The Indian economy pursued free market liberalisation, greater openness in trade, and increased investment in infrastructure starting in 1991, following a major economic crisis that led to the adoption of structural reforms.

Question 2

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India first came into inception on April 1, ..........................

Accepted Answer

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India was officially introduced on April 1, 2000, to enhance foreign investment and provide an internationally competitive and hassle-free environment for exports.

Question 3

The prime objective of ................was to enhance foreign investment and provide an internationally competitive and hassle free environment for exports.

Accepted Answer

The prime objective of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) is to enhance foreign investment and provide an internationally competitive and hassle-free environment for exports. SEZs are designed to attract investment, boost exports, and contribute to economic growth by offering benefits such as tax exemptions and simplified customs procedures.

Question 4

...............is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave and shall be deemed to be foreign territory for the purposes of trade operations and duties and tariffs.

Accepted Answer

SEZ, or Special Economic Zone, is a specifically delineated duty-free enclave and is considered foreign territory for trade operations, duties, and tariffs to encourage investment and trade.

Question 5

There is no doubt that J.L Nehru's India's first Prime Minister was fully analysed the indispensability of science and technology in the economic and the social independence.

Accepted Answer

J.L Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, was known for his emphasis on the importance of science and technology for India's development, making him the correct choice.

Question 6

soon after becoming the Prime Minister of India, .................created a Ministry of Scientific Research and Natural Resources and actively supported the atomic energy programme for peaceful purposes.

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru, soon after becoming the Prime Minister of India, created a Ministry of Scientific Research and Natural Resources and was a strong supporter of the atomic energy program for peaceful purposes.

Question 7

In..................the Atomic Energy Act was passed and the Department of Atomic Energy was directly under his charge was created.

Accepted Answer

The Atomic Energy Act was passed in 1948, leading to the creation of the Department of Atomic Energy, which was placed directly under the charge of the Prime Minister of India. This was a significant step towards the development and control of atomic energy for peaceful purposes.

Question 8

Under the farsighted leadership of ..................the nation, the government and the public leaders became committed to the promotion of science and technology.

Accepted Answer

Nehru, as the first Prime Minister of independent India, was instrumental in promoting science and technology as part of the country's development agenda.

Question 9

......................appointed a scientific man power committee and five institutes of technology came up at Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur and Delhi besides a number of regional engineering colleges by his efforts.

Accepted Answer

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in Kharagpur, Bombay, Madras, Kanpur, and Delhi, as well as several regional engineering colleges, as part of his vision for India's development through scientific and technological education.

Question 10

In.................Nehru directed the CSIR to prepare National Register of Scientific and Technical personnel.

Accepted Answer

In 1948, Nehru directed the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to prepare the National Register of Scientific and Technical Personnel, reflecting his vision for a scientifically advanced India.

Question 11

Defence organization was set up in 1948, on advice ................for the scientific evolution of weapons and equipment, operational research and special studies.

Accepted Answer

Prof. P.M.S Blackett, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, advised on the establishment of a defence organization in 1948 for the scientific development of weapons, operational research, and special studies, leading to the creation of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) in India.

Question 12

The enthusiastic efforts of Mr. ........................led to the expansion of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research into a chain of national laboratories spanning a wide spectrum of science, technology, engineering and biomedical sciences.

Accepted Answer

Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar played a pivotal role in expanding the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) into a network of national laboratories covering various fields.

Question 13

The economic liberalisation in India denotes the continuing financial reforms which began since July 24, ..........................

Accepted Answer

The economic liberalisation in India began on July 24, 1991, marking a shift towards more market-oriented economic policies, including deregulation, privatisation, and reduced controls on foreign trade and investment.

Question 14

In.....................the country experienced a balance of payments dilemma following the Gulf War and the downfall of the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Accepted Answer

The correct year is 1991, as this was the period following the Gulf War and the collapse of the Soviet Union, which significantly impacted many countries' economies and their balance of payments.

Quiz 4: Indias Pursuit of Economic Development and Technological Advancement