Question

The enterprises like BHEL, GAIL, SAIL, etc., are known as _________.

• A. Public sector enterprises
• B. Joint sector enterprises
• C. Private sector enterprises
• D. Cooperative sector enterprises

Answer 1

The correct option is A Public sector enterprises

• A state enterprise in India is called a public sector enterprise. It should be owned by central or state or both the governments. To be a public sector enterprise majority of the stocks should be owned by government.
  
• The enterprises like BHEL, GAIL, SAIL fall under public sector enterprise.