Question

The Indian government, after Independence, had put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment with an objective of

• A. To protect the producers within the country from foreign competition
• B. To protect the natural environment
• C. To protect the traditional way of manufacturing in India
• D. To protect the rural industries

Answer 1

The correct option is A To protect the producers within the country from foreign competition

The Indian government, after Independence, had put barriers to foreign trade and foreign investment. This was considered necessary to protect the producers within the country from foreign competition.