UPSC CSE Prelims 1999 Q43 — Indian Economy PYQ with Answer
1999Q43·Indian Economy·Infrastructure & Industry
Consider the following statements: Small-scale industries are, in most cases, not as efficient and competitive as the large-scale ones. Yet the Government provides preferential treatment and reservations in a range of products to the small firms because small-scale industries
I. Provide higher employment on a per unit capital deployment basis.
II. Promote a regional dispersion of industries and economic activities.
III. Have performed better in export of manufactured products than the large-scale ones.
IV. Provide jobs to low skill workers, who otherwise may not find employment avenues elsewhere.
