Match the column:
Column A (CPSE) Column B (Classification)
A. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) 1. Miniratna
B. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) 2. Navratna
C. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) 3. Maharatna
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
Answer: A - 3, B - 1, C - 2
Explanation: This question is based on classification of Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India:
Maharatna → 3. Steel Authority of India Limited
Steel Authority of India Limited is a Maharatna PSU
Maharatna companies have the highest financial and operational autonomy
Navratna → 2. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is a Navratna PSU
Navratna companies have moderate autonomy in investment decisions
Miniratna → 1. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited is a Miniratna PSU
Miniratna companies have limited financial autonomy
Additional Key Facts
PSU Classification in India:
Maharatna → Highest autonomy
Navratna → Medium autonomy
Miniratna → Limited autonomy
Criteria include: Profitability , Net worth, Global presence and Investment capability
Potential Exam Questions and Answers
Q. MTNL is classified as which type of PSU?
Ans: Miniratna
Q. How many categories of CPSEs are there based on autonomy?
Ans: Three (Maharatna, Navratna, Miniratna)