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Democratic Upsurge and Coalition Politics

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Who among the following was the first Prime Minister to start economic reforms in India?

a

Indira Gandhi

b

Rajiv Gandhi

c

Manmohan Singh

d

Inder Kumar Gujral

✓ Correct answer: b)

Rajiv Gandhi

Explanation

Answer: (b) Rajiv Gandhi

Explanation:
Although Dr. Manmohan Singh (as Finance Minister in 1991) implemented the liberalisation reforms, the initial economic reform measures—such as promoting modern technology, reducing red tape, and encouraging private enterprise—were started by Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during the mid-1980

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