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Q99. Consider the following statements: Industrial development in India, to an extent, is constrained by: 1. lack of adequate entrepreneurship and leadership in business 2. lack of savings to invest 3. lack of technology, skills and infrastructure 4. limited purchasing power among the larger masses Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: Industrial development in India, to an extent, is constrained by:

  1. lack of adequate entrepreneurship and leadership in business
  2. lack of savings to invest
  3. lack of technology, skills and infrastructure
  4. limited purchasing power among the larger masses

Which of the above statements are correct?

Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 1999 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 1, 3 and 4

Concept & Option Breakdown

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  • Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: Constraints to industrial growth include underdeveloped entrepreneurial leadership, technological/infrastructural bottlenecks, and low domestic purchasing power that curtails aggregate demand for manufactured products.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: India has traditionally maintained relatively high domestic household savings rates; the primary constraint is the efficient intermediation and institutional conversion of savings into productive long-term industrial investment rather than an absolute lack of savings.
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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1999 (Q99)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — 1, 3 and 4

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1999 Q99

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1999 GS Paper I Question 99 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1999 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "1, 3 and 4". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1999 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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