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Industrial Sector (Part – III)

📆 October 9, 2024

Total Questions: 50

11. The development of tourism and hotel industry in India is the function of: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) I.T.D.C.
Solution:ITDC (India Tourism Development Corporation) came into existence in October 1966 and has been the prime mover in the progressive development, promotion and expansion of tourism and hotel industry in the country. At present, the shareholding of Government of India in ITDC is at 87.03%.            ITDC operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tourism, making it a public entity. ITDC focuses on constructing, managing, and marketing hotels and catering units to support tourism. ITDC manages the Ashok Group of Hotels, which is the largest hotel chain in the public sector. ITDC provides duty-free shopping facilities at airports and seaports to enhance the tourist experience.
ITDC offers tourist transportation, entertainment facilities, convention services, consultancy, and training programs related to tourism and hospitality. ITDC actively promotes tourism through events like food festivals and joint ventures. ITDC implements various CSR initiatives, including contributions to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. ITDC has introduced a new mascot (Adyant) and tagline (सबसे श्रेष्ठ आतिथ्य की ओर- "Towards the Best Hospitality").

12. In which of the following years was the BSNL established? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2009]

Correct Answer: (a) 2000
Solution:Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) was formed by corporatization of the erstwhile Department of Telecom Services in the year 2000. It provides mobile voice and internet services through its nationwide telecommunications network across India. It is under the ownership of Department of Telecommunications, Government of India.

13. In which one of the following Public Sector Enterprises the Government has 100% equity? [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (a) BSNL
Solution:Among the given CPSEs, BSNL is a 100% Government of India owned Public Sector Enterprise.

BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED (BSNL) was incorporated on 15th september 2000. It is a 100% Govt. of India owned Public Sector Undertaking. It took over the business of providing of telecom services and network management from the erstwhile Central Government Departments of Telecom Services (DTS). BSNL company has a vast experience in planning, installation, network integration & maintenance of switches & transmission networks. BSNL has a world class ISO 9000 certified Telecom Training Institute.
Some of the objectives of the company are:

  • Increase sales revenue with focus on subscriber retention & acquisition by way of strengthening marketing, quality of service and customer delivery.
  • Strengthen company's finances by gainful utilization of its assets through sharing / monetization of existing infrastructure like land, building and sharing of passive infrastructure like towers etc.
  • Creating Wi-Fi Hot Spots and replacing Legacy wire line exchanges by Next Generation Network. Accelerate the pace of expansion of mobile & data services with up-gradation of technology.
  • To explore opportunities in international telecom in developing markets.
  • To become preferred service provider to the Government for reliable and secure service Network and to serve National security interests.

14. which among the following was not the profit making central public sector enterprises during 2013-14? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

Correct Answer: (d) BSNL
Solution:When the question was asked and as per the data of year 2022-23, among the given public sector enterprises only BSNL was not in profit making position.                                                                                                                       BHARAT SANCHAR NIGAM LIMITED (BSNL) was incorporated on 15th september 2000. It is a 100% Govt. of India owned Public Sector Undertaking. It took over the business of providing of telecom services and network management from the erstwhile Central Government Departments of Telecom Services (DTS). BSNL company has a vast experience in planning, installation, network integration & maintenance of switches & transmission networks. BSNL has a world class ISO 9000 certified Telecom Training Institute.
Some of the objectives of the company are:
  • Increase sales revenue with focus on subscriber retention & acquisition by way of strengthening marketing, quality of service and customer delivery.
  • Strengthen company's finances by gainful utilization of its assets through sharing / monetization of existing infrastructure like land, building and sharing of passive infrastructure like towers etc.
  • Creating Wi-Fi Hot Spots and replacing Legacy wire line exchanges by Next Generation Network. Accelerate the pace of expansion of mobile & data services with up-gradation of technology.
  • To explore opportunities in international telecom in developing markets.
  • To become preferred service provider to the Government for reliable and secure service Network and to serve National security interests.

15. Which Central Public Enterprise has borne loss In India In the year 2014-15? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (c) Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.
Solution:In the year 2014-15, the top 3 loss making Central Public Enterprises (CPSEs) were:

1. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.

2 Air India Ltd.

3 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd.

According to the Public Enterprises Survey (2022-23), released in December, 2023 by the Department of Public Enterprises, Ministry of Finance, the top 5 loss making CPSEs in 2022-23 are: 1. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. 2. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. 3. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd. 4. Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. 5. Bharat Petro Resources Lid.

16. The Gas Authority of India Ltd. has planned to invest Rs. 8,000 crores for laying pipelines from: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Vijayawada Vijaipur
Solution:State gas utility GAIL India had proposed in 2009 to invest Rs. 8000 crore in laying a 1,100km pipelines from Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh to Vijaipur in Madhya Pradesh.                                                                                                          The Gas Authority of India Ltd. (GAIL) is a significant Indian public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. It plays a crucial role in India's natural gas sector, focusing on developing, transmitting, and distributing natural gas across the country. GAIL's core activities include:
  • Exploration and Production:                                                                        GAIL is involved in exploring and producing natural gas and other hydrocarbons, both domestically and internationally.
  • Transmission:
    GAIL operates and maintains a vast network of pipelines, including the Hazira-Vijaypur-Jagdishpur (HVJ) pipeline, which is crucial for transporting natural gas.
  • Distribution:
    GAIL facilitates the distribution of natural gas to various sectors, including domestic, commercial, and industrial consumers.
  • Marketing:
    GAIL is responsible for the marketing and sales of natural gas and other related products.

17. Which amongst the following now decided the oil-prices in India? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2015]

Correct Answer: (d) Oil companies
Solution:Prices of petrol and diesel have been made market-determined by the Government with effect from 26 June, 2010 and 19 October, 2014 respectively. Since then, the Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) take appropriate decision on pricing of petrol and diesel in line with their international product prices, exchange rate, tax structure, inland freight and other cost elements. Since 2017, the OMCs have been following daily price revision mechanism under which the prices of petrol and diesel are revised based on the 15-day average of the product prices every morning. However, due to political reasons the Government still interfering through backdoor to keep petrol and diesel prices stable in the country.

18. The concept of 'Navratna' is associated with: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (d) selected Public Sector Enterprises
Solution:The concept of 'Navratna' is associated with selected Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs). The Government of India in the year 1997, initially awarded the status of Navratna of 9 CPSEs, as to give them more power and autonomy to complete in the global market.

At present, the Government of India categorizes CPSEs under three categories of Miniratna, Navratna and Maharatna. This categorization is based on factors such as turnover, net worth, and net profit on an annual basis.

19. Which of the following does not enjoy 'Maharatna' status(as on February 2013)? [U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Spl.) (Mains) 2010]

Correct Answer: (d) Oil India Limited
Solution:As per the question period, Oil India Limited (OIL) was a Navratna CPSE under the administrative control of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas but in 2023, it is upgraded to Maharatna status. At present (As on 30 April, 2024) there are 13 Maharatna, 20 Navratna and 65 Miniratna (54 in Category-1 and 11 in Category-II) Central Public Sec- tor Enterprises (CPSEs) in India.

List of Maharatna CPSEs (As on 30 April, 2024):

1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

2. GAIL (India) Limited

3. Coal India Limited (CIL)

4. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

5. NTPC Limited

6 Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

7. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

8. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

9 . Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

10. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

11. Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFCL)

12. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC Ltd.)

13. Oil India Limited (OIL)

Note: REC Ltd. gets Maharatna Company status in September, 2022 while Oil India Ltd. gets this status in August, 2023.

20. Which of the following Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) does not fall under the category of 'Maharatna' listed (January, 2020) by the Department of Public Enterprises, Government of India? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Correct Answer: (d) Oil India Limited
Solution:As per the question period, Oil India Limited (OIL) was a Navratna CPSE under the administrative control of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas but in 2023, it is upgraded to Maharatna status. At present (As on 30 April, 2024) there are 13 Maharatna, 20 Navratna and 65 Miniratna (54 in Category-1 and 11 in Category-II) Central Public Sec- tor Enterprises (CPSEs) in India.

List of Maharatna CPSEs (As on 30 April, 2024):

1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)

2. GAIL (India) Limited

3. Coal India Limited (CIL)

4. Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)

5. NTPC Limited

6 Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

7. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

8. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

9 . Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)

10. Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)

11. Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFCL)

12. Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC Ltd.)

13. Oil India Limited (OIL)

Note: REC Ltd. gets Maharatna Company status in September, 2022 while Oil India Ltd. gets this status in August, 2023.

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