Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

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

Question:

Which of the following statements are true?

Government companies are converted into private companies in two ways:


(a) by withdrawal of the government from ownership and management of public sector companies
(b) by outright sale of public sector companies.

Options:

Both a and b are true

a is true, b is not

b is true, a is not

Both a and b are false

Correct Answer:

Both a and b are true

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.