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SSC CPO 2022 PYQ — Question 73

SSC CPO - 11 Nov 2022 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q73

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According to the Industrial Policy Resolution 1956, in how many categories were the industries classified in India?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 3.

According to the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956, industries in India were classified into three categories:

  1. Core or Basic Industries – These included industries like steel, coal, iron, and heavy machinery.
  2. Key Industries – Industries such as cement, chemicals, and textiles.
  3. Small-Scale or Consumer Industries – Industries producing consumer goods like textiles, food products, and light engineering goods.

This classification helped in promoting a balanced industrial growth across different sectors.