In which year did the Government of India create the former Ministry of Small Scale Industries and Agro and Rural Industries?
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In which year did the Government of India create the former Ministry of Small Scale Industries and Agro and Rural Industries?
1997
2001
2003
1999
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - 1999
The Ministry of Small Scale Industries and Agro and Rural Industries was created in October 1999. In September 2001 it was divided into a Ministry of Small Scale Industries and a Ministry of Agro and Rural Industries, which were merged in May 2007 into the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
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