Question

Which form of organization is primarily used for provision of essential services such as railways, postal services, broadcasting etc.?

• A. Departmental undertaking
• B. Statutory corporation
• C. Government company
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Departmental undertaking

A departmental undertaking is organized self- contained but it is under the overall control of the departmental head and the ministry concerned. It is a very old and traditional form of public enterprise. It may be organized as a separate full-fledged ministry.

It is primarily used for provision of essential services such as railways, postal services, broadcasting etc.