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Match the column:
Column A (Status Category)Column B (Public Sector Enterprise)
A. Maharatna1. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
B. Navratna2. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation
C. Miniratna3. Steel Authority of India Limited

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SSC Stenographer 2025 Question Paper (06-Aug-2025) Shift 2
The correct answer is
A-3, B-1, C-2

Matching PSE Status Categories with Companies

This question requires matching the different status categories granted to Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) in India with specific examples of companies. These categories indicate the level of autonomy and financial power delegated to the enterprise.

Understanding PSE Status Categories

The Government of India categorizes its PSEs into three main tiers:

  • Maharatna: The highest status, awarded to large PSEs with significant operational and financial strength. These companies have greater autonomy in decision-making.
  • Navratna: The second tier, granting enhanced financial and operational powers compared to Miniratnas.
  • Miniratna: The entry-level status, further divided into Miniratna-I and Miniratna-II categories, offering specific financial powers and autonomy.

Matching Column A and Column B

Let's match the categories in Column A with the Public Sector Enterprises in Column B based on their recognized status:

Column A (Status Category) Column B (Public Sector Enterprise)
A. Maharatna 3. Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
B. Navratna 1. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)
C. Miniratna 2. Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)

Explanation of Matches

Here’s a breakdown of why each match is correct:

  • Maharatna (A) - Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) (3): SAIL is one of the major integrated steel producers in India and holds the Maharatna status, signifying its large scale and financial performance.
  • Navratna (B) - Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) (1): MTNL, a telecommunications service provider, has been recognized with the Navratna status, allowing it significant operational flexibility.
  • Miniratna (C) - Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) (2): IRCTC, responsible for ticketing, catering, and tourism in the Indian Railways, falls under the Miniratna category.

Therefore, the correct matching is A-3, B-1, C-2.

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