Question

Posts and Telegraphs is a ________________.

• A. joint sector enterprise
• B. departmental enterprise
• C. state governmental enterprise
• D. non-departmental enterprise

Answer 1

The correct option is B departmental enterprise

This is the oldest form of public sector enterprises. The departmental undertaking is considered as one of the departments of government. It has no separate existence than the government. It functions under the overall control of one ministry or department of government.

For example, Railways, post & telegraph, broadcasting, telephone service etc.