51. Which of the following sectors is/are reserved only for public sector?

i) Atomic Energy

ii) Mass Rapid Transport System

iii) Coal and lignite

iv) Defence aircraft and warships

a) i only

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b) i and iv only

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c) iii and iv only

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d) i, iii and iv only

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Solution

The correct option is A
a) i only

51 Ans A

Explanation: Only 2 industrial sectors are reserved solely for public sector .

• Atomic Energy

• Railway operations

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51. Which of the following sectors is/are reserved only for public sector? i) Atomic Energy ii) Mass Rapid Transport System iii) Coal and lignite iv) Defence aircraft and warships

The correct option is A a) i only 51 Ans A Explanation: Only 2 industrial sectors are reserved solely for public sector . • Atomic Energy • Railway operations

51. Which of the following sectors is/are reserved only for public sector?

i) Atomic Energy

ii) Mass Rapid Transport System

iii) Coal and lignite

iv) Defence aircraft and warships

The correct option is A
a) i only

51 Ans A

Explanation: Only 2 industrial sectors are reserved solely for public sector .

• Atomic Energy

• Railway operations