Which one of the following is not a drug/pharma company?
- AChevronCorrect
- BNicholas Piramal
- CPfizer
- DZydus Cadila
Explanation
Chevron is not a pharmaceutical company. It is one of the largest multinational energy corporations in the world, primarily involved in the oil and natural gas industries.
The other three options are well known pharmaceutical firms. Nicholas Piramal, now known as Piramal Enterprises, is an Indian multinational conglomerate with a major presence in healthcare. Pfizer is a leading American multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology corporation. Zydus Cadila, now known as Zydus Lifesciences, is a prominent Indian pharmaceutical company.
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