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Explain the following:

a. Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (GPCR)

b. Great Leap Forward (GLF)

c. Special Economic Zones (SEZ)

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a. Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (GPCR): In 1965, Mao introduced the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966-76) under which students and professionals were sent to work and learn from the countryside.

b. Great Leap Forward (GLF): The Great Leap Forward (GLF) campaign initiated in 1958 aimed at industrialising the country on a massive scale. People were encouraged to set up industries in their backyards.

c. Special Economic Zones (SEZ): A Special economic zone (SEZ) is an area in which business and trade laws are different from the rest of the country. SEZs are located within a country's national borders. and their aims include increased trade, increased investment. job creation and effective administration. Low Encourage businesses to set up in the zone. Financial policies are introduced. The China opening first SE/. in 1979. The Special Economic Zones (SEZs) Policy was announced in April 2000 in India.


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