Question

The government tried to meet, through its licensing policy, one important goal. Identify this goal.

• A. To ensure there was no concentration of wealth in the hands of a few
• B. To ensure that the Planning Commission directives were followed
• C. To ensure that industries were spread over different regions
• D. To ensure a steady source of income for the government officials

Hint:

When analyzing licensing policies, focus on the key objectives such as decentralization, balanced regional development, and economic equity across different regions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The government’s licensing policy aimed to decentralize industrial development by spreading industries across different regions. This was part of the strategy to promote balanced regional growth and prevent industrial concentration in a few areas. Hence, the correct answer is option (3).