2003 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2003 · General Studies
Question 87: Economy and Social Development
The Kelkar proposals which were in the news recently were the
arecommendations for reforms in the power sector
brecommendations for tax reforms
cguidelines for the privatisation
dguidelines for reducing vehicular pollution, and the promotion of CNG use
AnswerThe answer is (b).
The Kelkar proposals were the recommendations on tax reform of the Task Force on Direct and Indirect Taxes headed by Vijay Kelkar, which reported in 2002. It argued for a broader tax base with lower rates and fewer exemptions. Remember Kelkar's name for tax reform, not for power, privatisation or pollution.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Power sector reform was the subject of other committees.
- (b) Correct: tax reforms.
- (c) Guidelines for privatisation were not the Kelkar proposals.
- (d) CNG and pollution controls were not what Kelkar's group studied.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2003, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.