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Q85. Consider the following statements: 1. MMTC Limited is India’s largest international trading organization. 2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

  1. MMTC Limited is India’s largest international trading organization.
  2. Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2009 • Indian Economy

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: MMTC (Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation of India) Limited is the largest non-oil international trading enterprise in the public sector of India.

Statement 2 is correct: Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL) was established as a joint venture promoted by MMTC along with the Government of Odisha (through IPICOL and OMC) and other central/state PSUs.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q85)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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