SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 78

SSC CPO Tier I - 12th December 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q78

In which year was the first Industrial Policy based on the mixed economy principle announced in India? The policy clearly demarcated the areas of operation of the public and private sectors.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct option is option 2 i.e. 1948.

1st Industrial Policy

The first industrial policy after independence was announced on 6th April 1948.

  It was presented by Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee then Industry Minister.
  The main goal of this policy was to accelerate the industrial development by introducing a mixed economy where the private and public sector was accepted as important in the development of the economy.