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Q383. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer. | List-I (Committee) | List-II (Chaired by) | | :--- | :--- | | A. Disinvestment of shares in Public Sector Enterprises | 1. Rajah Chelliah | | B. Industrial Sickness | 2. Omkar Goswami | | C. Tax Reforms | 3. R.N. Malhotra | | D. Reforms in Insurance Sector | 4. C. Rangarajan |

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer.

List-I (Committee)List-II (Chaired by)
A. Disinvestment of shares in Public Sector Enterprises1. Rajah Chelliah
B. Industrial Sickness2. Omkar Goswami
C. Tax Reforms3. R.N. Malhotra
D. Reforms in Insurance Sector4. C. Rangarajan
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 1997 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (B) — A- 4, B- 2, C-1, D -3

Concept & Option Breakdown

Standard Reference Verified
  • Disinvestment in PSEs: Recommended by the committee headed by Dr. C. Rangarajan (A-4).
  • Industrial Sickness: Studied by the Omkar Goswami Committee (B-2).
  • Tax Reforms: Chaired by Dr. Raja Chelliah in 1991 (C-1).
  • Insurance Sector Reforms: Recommended by the R.N. Malhotra Committee in 1993, which led to the creation of IRDA (D-3).
Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Raja Chelliah is widely famous for Tax Reforms (C-1) and Malhotra Committee for Insurance Reforms (D-3). This uniquely isolates option (b).

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 1997 (Q383)
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) — A- 4, B- 2, C-1, D -3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 1997 Q383

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 1997 GS Paper I Question 383 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 1997 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "A- 4, B- 2, C-1, D -3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 1997 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.

How can I solve this Indian Economic Planning & Growth UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

Raja Chelliah is widely famous for Tax Reforms (C1) and Malhotra Committee for Insurance Reforms (D3). This uniquely isolates option (b).

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