Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation - An Appraisal

Question:

The process of selling off part of equity of PSE is called :

Options:

Nationalisation

Disinvestment

Restructing

Shutting down

Correct Answer:

Disinvestment

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Disinvestment

The term "disinvestment" is used to describe the process of selling off or divesting a part of the government's equity or ownership in a public sector enterprise (PSE). Governments may choose to undertake disinvestment for various reasons, including raising funds, improving the efficiency of the enterprise, encouraging private sector participation, or achieving other economic and strategic objectives.