After independence, India adopted an economic system where private players aimed at profit maximisation and the government aimed at achieving social welfare.
Which economic system is discussed here?
A
Capitalist economy
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B
Socialist economy
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C
Mixed economy
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D
Democratic economy
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Solution
The correct option is C Mixed economy After independence, India adopted a mixed economic system. It lies between a capitalist and a socialist economy. Here, both private players and the government run the economy. A balance is maintained between profit maximisation and social welfare.