Question

Under WTO-led liberalisation in India, which sectors underwent commercialisation?

Options

• Only defence and atomic energy

• Space research and defence only

• Electricity, water, transport, education, and healthcare

• Agriculture and animal husbandry only

Answer 1

As an economic impact, WTO-linked liberalisation led to the commercialisation of sectors such as electricity, water, transport, education, and healthcare, opening services traditionally provided by the state to commercial provision.