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Q. Which of the following was the immediate trigger behind the introduction of New Economic Policy, 1991?
Options:
A .  High fiscal deficit
B .  Failure of big banks in India 
C .  Foreign exchange crisis
D .  Shortage of food grains
Answer: Option C
:
C
Explanation:
In 1991, due to the government’s inability to make repayments of the foreign borrowing, India met with an economic crisis relating to its external debt. Foreign exchange reserves dropped to a level that were not sufficient for even a fortnight, which India generally maintained to import petrol and other important items. This was the immediate reason for the introduction of NEP (New Economic Policy) in 1991.

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