Question

Why did India embark on far-reaching economic reforms in 1991?(1 point)
Responses

India had recently gained independence.
India had recently gained independence.

The country was unable to pay for vital imports.
The country was unable to pay for vital imports.

There was a shortage of labor.
There was a shortage of labor.

The country faced severe food shortages.

Answers

GPT-4o mini
India embarked on far-reaching economic reforms in 1991 primarily because the country was unable to pay for vital imports. The economic crisis at that time was characterized by a balance of payments crisis, which necessitated significant reforms to stabilize the economy and open it up to global markets.