Disinvestment in India is associated with which of the following broader policy initiatives? 1. De-reservation of industries 2. Economic liberalization of the 1990s 3. Increasing government control over strategic sectors Select the correct answer using the code given below: |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation:

Disinvestment is closely linked to de-reservation of industries and economic reforms of 1991, both aimed at liberalizing the economy.
Disinvestment implies reducing government control, not increasing it, especially in non-strategic sectors.

Source- 11th NCERT: Economics: Indian Economic Development and TMH Indian Economy by Ramesh Singh

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