UPSC Prelims 2009·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

Consider the following pairs: 1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group 2. Hindalco : A.V. Birla Group Industries 3. Suzlon Energy : Punj Lloyd Group Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

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  1. A1 and 2 onlyCorrect
  2. B2 only
  3. C1 and 3 only
  4. D1, 2 and 3

Explanation

The correct answer is A because of the following reasons: 1. Ashok Leyland is indeed the flagship company of the Hinduja Group. It is one of India leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. 2. Hindalco Industries is a major aluminum and copper manufacturing company owned by the Aditya Birla Group, also known as the A.V. Birla Group. 3. Suzlon Energy is not part of the Punj Lloyd Group. Suzlon was founded by Tulsi Tanti and operates as an independent renewable energy group. Punj Lloyd is a separate engineering and construction group. Therefore, only pairs 1 and 2 are correctly matched.
economy: Consider the following pairs: 1. Ashok Leyland : Hinduja Group 2. Hindalco : A.V. Birla Group Industries 3. Suzlon Energ

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