Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:
What do you understand with the term " Privatisation"?
Options:
It means shedding of the ownership or management of a government owned enterprise.
It means that the prices would be influenced by the market forces of demand and supply.
It implies that private sector withdraws its ownership from the public sector
None of the above
Correct Answer:
It means shedding of the ownership or management of a government owned enterprise.
Explanation:
Privatisation implies shedding of the ownership or management of a government owned enterprise. Government companies are converted into private companies in two ways (i) by withdrawal of the government from ownership and management of public sector companies and or (ii) by outright sale of public sector companies.