Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE1993
Which one of the following modes of privatization is the most comprehensive and complete?
- A Introduction of private capital in public sector
- B Contracting out management of public enterprises to the private sector
- C Transferring ownership and management to the workers
- D Transferring ownership and management to the private sector ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Planning & Reforms
CSE1990
Consider the following policy decisions of the Government
- Giving autonomy to the electronic media
- Appointing an industrialist as the Chairman of the Indian Airlines
- Hiring computer services on contract basis from the market
- Selling equity shares of the State Bank oflndia in the market Of the above, which would constitute privatization?
- A land2 ✓
- B 2and3
- C 3 and 4
- D 2 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Planning & Reforms
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