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Topic

Privatization

Asked 2 times in CSE over 3 years (1990–1993), peaking in 1990.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1990–1993
Span
1990
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1990
  • Recurs across 2 years (1990–1993)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE1993
Which one of the following modes of privatization is the most comprehensive and complete?
  1. A Introduction of private capital in public sector
  2. B Contracting out management of public enterprises to the private sector
  3. C Transferring ownership and management to the workers
  4. D Transferring ownership and management to the private sector ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Planning & Reforms
CSE1990

Consider the following policy decisions of the Government

  1. Giving autonomy to the electronic media
  2. Appointing an industrialist as the Chairman of the Indian Airlines
  3. Hiring computer services on contract basis from the market
  4. Selling equity shares of the State Bank oflndia in the market Of the above, which would constitute privatization?
  1. A land2 ✓
  2. B 2and3
  3. C 3 and 4
  4. D 2 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Planning & Reforms

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