With which one of the following is BRIT (Government of India) engaged?
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- ARailway Wagons
- BInformation Technology
- CIsotope TechnologyCorrect
- DRoad Transport
Explanation
BRIT stands for the Board of Radiation and Isotope Technology. It is a constituent unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. The organization is primarily engaged in the production and supply of radioisotope products, radiation technology equipment, and isotope based services for applications in healthcare, agriculture, research, and industry. Therefore, it is directly associated with isotope technology.
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