The economic policies of the Nehruvian era (1947-1964) are best characterized by:

A. Maximizing GDP growth at all costs

B. Achieving self-reliance and social justice

C. Becoming a global superpower in manufacturing

D. Maintaining a balanced trade surplus

A. The rapid economic expansion witnessed in the early 2000s

B. The relatively slow growth rate of the Indian economy in the decades following independence

C. The growth rate primarily driven by religious tourism and activities

D. The fluctuating nature of agricultural output due to monsoon dependence

A. Strengthening the role of development financial institutions

B. Liberalizing the banking sector and reducing statutory reserve requirements

C. Promoting small-scale industries through reservations

D. Nationalizing all private sector banks

A. Increased state intervention and protectionism

B. Fiscal austerity, privatization, and trade liberalization

C. Emphasis on income redistribution and social welfare programs

D. Prioritizing agricultural development over industrialization

A. To implement and administer the GST across the country

B. To adjudicate disputes between taxpayers and the government

C. To recommend rates of tax, exemptions, and thresholds under GST

D. To collect GST revenues on behalf of the states and the Union