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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2003
Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 87Interactive Test Mode
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Q87. Which one of the following committees recommended the abolition of reservation of items for the small scale sector in industry?

Which one of the following committees recommended the abolition of reservation of items for the small scale sector in industry?

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Correct Answer: Option (A) — Abid Hussian Committee

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The Abid Hussain Committee on Small Scale Enterprises (1997) recommended the complete abolition of reservation of products for exclusive manufacture by small-scale industries (SSIs) to enhance competitiveness and technological upgradation.

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2003 (Q87)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — Abid Hussian Committee

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What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2003 GS Paper I Question 87 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2003 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (A): "Abid Hussian Committee". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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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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