White goods delicense — UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998

Some time back, the Government of India decided to delicense ‘white goods’ industry. ‘White goods’ include

1. stainless steel and aluminium utensils
2. milk and milk products
3. items purchased for conspicuous consumption
4. soaps, detergents and other mass consumption goods

Explanation

Option (c) is correct

• The term ‘white goods’ refers to consumer durable household appliances, traditionally finished in white enamel. Examples include refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, microwave ovens, and similar household appliances.

Answer: (c) items purchased for conspicuous consumption