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Topic Industrial Licensing
Asked 3 times in CSE over 1 years (1997–1998), peaking in 1998.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 1998
- Recurs across 2 years (1997–1998)
Across exams
CSE · 3How the concept evolved
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Sample questions
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CSE1998
Sometimes back, the Government of India, decided to delicense 'white goods' industry. 'White goods' include
- A stainless steel and aluminium utensils
- B milk and milk products
- C items purchased for conspicuous consumption ✓
- D soaps, detergents and other mass consumption goods
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
CSE1998
Some time back, the Government oflndia, decided to de-license 'white goods' industry. 'White goods' include:
- A stainless steel and aluminium utensils
- B milk and milk products
- C items purchased for conspicuous consumption ✓
- D soaps, detergents and other mass consumption goods
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
CSE1997
The number of industries for which industrial licensing is required has now been reduced to:
- A on the recommendation of the licensing committee.
- B 6
- C 35
- D 20
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Planning & Reforms
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