Question

barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment were remove to a large extent in India since 1991. justify the statement.

Answer 1

The barriers on foreign trade were imposed to protect the local industries which were just coming up during independence. after 1991, the government saw that it is the right time to make the indian industries competitive.
These were removed under the pressure of WTO .
These were removed to make indian industries efficient.

Answer 2

1. The government decided to remove the barriers on foreign trade and foreign investment around 1991 as it was realized that the time had come for Indian producers to compete with producers around the globe.

2. The removal of barriers meant that goods could be imported as well as exported easily and also foreign companies could set up their factories and offices in India. In addition, the government imposed much fewer restrictions of business activity within India who was allowed to take decisions freely.

3. It was also felt that competition would improve the performance of the producers within India as they would have to improve their quality of service in comparison to the foreign competition.