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UPSC 2008 · Q11 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

In August 2006, the Government of India notified the Rural Electrification Policy. This policy aims at provision of access to all households by which year?

(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2012
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Answer: (b) 2009
UPSC 2008 · Q53 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

Which of the following pairs in respect of current power generation in India is/are correctly matched? (Rounded Figure)

  1. Installed electricity generation capacity : 100000 MW
  2. Electricity generation : 660 billion kWh

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (b) 2 only
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UPSC 2008 · Q98 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

Which of the following are the public sector undertakings of the Government of India?

  1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd.
  2. Dredging Corporation of India
  3. Educational Consultants of India Ltd.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2008 · Q117 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

How much is one barrel of oil approximately equal to?

(a) 131 litres
(b) 159 litres
(c) 257 litres
(d) 321 litres
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Answer: (b) 159 litres