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AManufacturing consumer goods
BHolding controlling stakes in firms
CRunning retail trading outlets
DProviding audit services
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Holding controlling stakes in firms
A holding company exists mainly to own controlling stakes in the securities of other companies.
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