Industrial growth: industrial policies, the public sector, the 1991 reforms and key industries

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1. Question 1

   Consider the following statements about the 1948 industrial policy. 1. Strategic industries like atomic energy, railways and arms were a state monopoly. 2. Eighteen industries of national importance were placed under state control. 3. It divided industries into three schedules A, B and C. Which are correct?

   1. A. 1 and 3 only
   2. B. 1 and 2 only
   3. C. 2 and 3 only
   4. D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

   The 1948 policy had four categories, a state monopoly of strategic industries and 18 industries under state control; the three schedules belong to 1956, so 3 is wrong.

   Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 9 ஓர் புதிய சமூக-பொருளாதார ஒழுங்கமைவை எதிர்நோக்குதல், p. 136 (PDF p. 140))

2. Question 2

   In 1950, what was the share of industry in the country's GDP?

   1. A. 4 per cent
   2. B. 29 per cent
   3. C. 13 per cent
   4. D. 60 per cent
   Answer and explanation

   ✓ Correct answer: C. 13 per cent

   In 1950 industry contributed only 13 per cent of GDP.

   Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 9 ஓர் புதிய சமூக-பொருளாதார ஒழுங்கமைவை எதிர்நோக்குதல், p. 129 (PDF p. 133))