Question

In the pre-reforms period (i.e. before 1991), Import of food grains was permitted ______________.

• A. In order to meet domestic demand in case of shortage of foodgrains
• B. To help Indians consume nutritious food
• C. Whenever there was a favourable Balance of Trade
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A In order to meet domestic demand in case of shortage of foodgrains

In the pre-reforms period (i.e. before 1991), Import of food grains was permitted in order to meet domestic demand in case of shortage of foodgrains. Demand for food grains by the nation used to fall short in the pre-reform period, hence to cope up with the shortage of food grains, import was done from the foreign countries.