Topic 3: The Industrialisation Process in Mauritius

An import substitution industrialisation (ISI) was adopted in the early _______ .

• 1940s

• 1950s

• 1960s

• 1970s

Choose the picture/pictures that best explains the concept of "industrialisation".

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The ISI contributed hugely to the creation of jobs in Mauritius.

• Yes

• No

What was the main focus of import substitution industrialisation (ISI) in Mauritius?

• Creating jobs

• Increasing exports

• Reducing imports

• Improving infrastructure

To attract investors in the E.P.Z, the government provided complete exemptions from payment of import duties on items such as machinery and spare parts.

• True

• False

The 2nd stage in the production process in a factory is _______.

• Manufacturing & Transformation

• Outputs

• Inputs

In the production process in a factory, finished goods and waste form part of _________ .

• Inputs

• Outputs

• Manufacturing & Transportation

There are ______ main stages in the production process in a factory.

What did the government do to solve the increasing problems of unemployment after independence?

Explain two incentives that Mauritius offered to attract investors in the E.P.Z.