Previous year MCQs

Misc UPPSC 1997 GS-I
Question

Which one of the following is not of the same category?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: ESSAR OIL

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “ESSAR OIL”.
SAIL, BHEL, and ONGC are all Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) in India. ESSAR OIL is a private sector company.

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