Question

Which of the following can be categorized as "Departmental Undertakings"?
(1) Unit Trust of India
(2) Bharat Electronics Limited
(3) Posts and telegraph
(4) Posts and telegraph
(5) Food Corporation of India
The correct answer is -

• A. (1), (2) & (4)
• B. (1), (3) & (5)
• C. (3) & (5)
• D. (2) & (4)

Answer 1

The correct option is D (2) & (4)

The departmental undertaking is the oldest and traditional form of an organization of the public sector enterprise. It is organized, financed and controlled in such a manner that any other government organization. The undertaking is under the control of a minister who is responsible to the parliament.

Some example of departmental undertakings is Indian Railways, Post and Telegraph, All India Radio, Doordarshan etc.

Hence, D is the correct option.