UPSC Prelims 2003·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

Which one of the following statements correct?

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  1. AAlliance Air is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian AirlinesCorrect
  2. BThe Airports Authority of Indian manages seven of the country international airports
  3. CThe Airports Authority of India is the regulatory organisation for enforcing civil air regulations in India
  4. DIt is the function of Directorate General of Civil Aviation to plan and construct runways and termination buildings and to provide air safety services

Explanation

The correct statement is A because Alliance Air was established in 1996 as a low cost subsidiary specifically for Indian Airlines. While Indian Airlines later merged with Air India, at the time of the question and in the context of historical corporate structure, Alliance Air functioned as a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines to provide feeder services. To clarify why the other options are incorrect: The Airports Authority of India manages significantly more than seven international airports. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation, not the Airports Authority of India, is the regulatory body for civil aviation. The planning and construction of runways and terminals is a function of the Airports Authority of India, while the Directorate General of Civil Aviation focuses on safety standards and licensing.
economy: Which one of the following statements correct?
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