Which industries remain reserved for the public sector?
AHotels, airlines and shipping
BDefence, atomic energy, railways
CTextiles, sugar and jute mills
DCement, steel and aluminium
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Defence, atomic energy, railways
1. Most sectors were opened to private firms.
2. Only three strategic areas stayed reserved.
3. Part of defence, atomic energy and railway transport.
_Source: syllabus Economics, Indian Economic Development, Chapter 3, Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation._
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