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Which one of the following was the largest IT software and services exporter in India during the year 2002-03?

(a) Birlasoft
(b) Infosys Technologies
(c) Tata Consultancy Services
(d) Wipro Technologies
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Answer: (c) Tata Consultancy Services

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Oil Pool Account of Government of India was dismantled with effect from 1-4-2002.
  2. Subsidies on PDS kerosene and domestic LPG are borne by Consolidated Fund of India.
  3. An expert committee headed by Dr. R.A. Mashelkar to formulate a national auto fuel policy recommended that Bharat Stage-II Emission Norms should be applied throughout the country by 1 April, 2004.

Which of these statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (a) 1 and 2

Consider the following statements:

  1. National Thermal Power Corporation has diversified into hydropower sector.
  2. Power Grid Corporation of India has diversified into telecom sector.

Which of these statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2