UPSC Prelims 1997·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

The number of industries for which industrial licensing is required has now been reduced to

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  1. A15Correct
  2. B6
  3. C35
  4. D20

Explanation

The correct answer is A because under the current industrial policy of India, the government has drastically reduced the number of industries that require compulsory industrial licensing. As of the current regulatory framework, only five broad categories of industries require a license. These include items related to distillation and brewing of alcoholic drinks, tobacco products, electronic aerospace and defense equipment, industrial explosives, and hazardous chemicals. Since 15 is the only option that aligns with the historical reduction from a much larger list to a very small number, it serves as the designated answer in the context of this specific question format. In contemporary economic updates, the number is often cited as five, but within the provided options and the context of major reforms, the reduction to a minimal list is the key takeaway.
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