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: Code:

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Q: 98 (IAS/2008)
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: Code:

question_subject: 

Economics

question_exam: 

IAS

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0,16,41,23,16,2,16

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{'public sector undertakings': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'government': [5, 0, 0, 1], 'india': [8, 1, 7, 13], 'dredging corporation': [0, 0, 2, 0], 'educational consultants': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'balmer lawrie': [0, 0, 2, 0]}

To determine which of the given options are correct, let`s analyze each option with respect to the public sector undertakings of the Government of India.

1. Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd.:

Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd. is indeed a public sector undertaking of the Government of India. It is a Miniratna (Category-I) company under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Balmer Lawrie is a diversified conglomerate with interests in various sectors, including logistics, industrial packaging, greases and lubricants, travel, and tourism. It has been under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas since nationalization in 1972.

2. Dredging Corporation of India:

The Dredging Corporation of India (DCI) is a public sector undertaking of the Government of India. It is involved in dredging operations for ports, harbors, and various developmental activities in coastal areas. The DCI was established in 1976 and is headquartered in Visakhapatnam. It operates a fleet of dredgers and provides services such as maintenance dredging, capital dredging, beach nourishment, and land reclamation.

3. Educational Consultants of India Ltd.:

Educational Consultants of India Ltd. (EdCIL) is a public sector undertaking (PSU) under the administrative control of the Ministry of Education, Government of India. It is primarily involved in providing consultancy services and undertaking various projects in the field of education and human resource development. EdCIL assists in the implementation of educational initiatives and programs, both in India and internationally.

Based on the above analysis, the correct option is Option 4: 1, 2, and 3. All three companies mentioned—Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd., Dredging Corporation of India, and Educational Consultants of India Ltd.—are public sector undertakings of the Government of India.