C. B. Gupta solutions for कमर्शियल ऐप्लिकेशन [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा ९ आयसीएसई chapter 6 - Public Sector Enterprises [Latest edition]

Public sector enterprises have been set up in India to achieve several objectives. Which of them is not correct?

Public enterprises frequently faces labour trouble because:

Statement I: Workers of enterprises are permanent and can not be removed.

Statement II: Politician use trade union for their selfish interest.

Which of the following cannot be form of Public Sector Enterprises?

Which of the following enterprises does not belong to departmental undertaking?

If the government wants to maintain secrecy in a national defence project, which form of public enterprise should it choose?

Public sector organisation may either be partly or wholly owned by the ______ government.

An organisation is working for the purpose of public welfare as a ministry of government and all its income is deposited in government treasury. Identify which kind of public sector enterprise it.

Public Corporations are formed by a Special Act of Parliament or State Legislature without private participation. The act defines their powers, objects and privileges.

The company shown in the image collaborates with private companies for technical expertise. Which form of organisation does this represent?

A Public Corporations has its own staff and civil service rules are not applicable to them.

A government company is a company in which ______ of the paid up share is held by the Central Government.

The directors and officers of government companies do not take bold decisions due to fear of criticism in ______.

Assertion (A): Public sector enterprises may have a social responsibility to provide employment opportunities.

Reasoning (R): Government ownership often leads to an emphasis on job creation as part of the broader social welfare objectives.

The Ministry of Defence manages an enterprise that produces military equipment. Under which form of organisation does this enterprise most likely fall?

Assertion (A): Public sector enterprises promote balanced regional development.

Reasoning (R): They set up industries in backward areas to reduce regional disparities.

A government organisation producing electricity for rural areas is entirely owned by the government. It was established under a special statute passed by Parliament. This organisation is independent in its operations and has its own staff. What type of public sector enterprise is described here?

A government company is allowed to borrow funds and make contracts independently. This reflects which feature of a government company?

Which of the following has the power of the government and the considerable amount of operating flexibility of public enterprise?

The government has partnered with private stakeholders to run an airline company. The government holds 51% of the shares, and the rest is owned by private investors. The company is registered under the Companies Act and is managed by a Board of Directors. What is the key advantage of this form of enterprise?

Assertion (A): Government companies are highly flexible in their operations compared to other public enterprises.

Reasoning (R): They are governed by the Companies Act and can make decisions independently without bureaucratic interference.

Statutory Corporation is wholly owned by the government. Its entire equity share capital is contributed by the state.

The government established a corporation under a special act to provide insurance services. This corporation has its own legal identity and operates with a service motive. However, its operations are periodically reviewed by Parliament to ensure public accountability. What is the role of Parliament in such organizations?

Statement I: Departmental undertakings are financed through budgetary allocations from the government.

Statement II: Departmental undertakings have the flexibility to make autonomous decisions.

Define the term ‘Public Enterprise’.

State arguments against public enterprises.

Explain the meaning of departmental undertaking.

What role do statutory corporation play in achieving government objectives?

A statutory corporation faces criticism for its rigid structure. Explain why this happens.

Give three examples of statutory corporations.

Give three examples of government companies.

Define a government company.

A government company decides to collaborate with a foreign enterprise for technical expertise. Why this collaboration is easier compared to other forms of public enterprises?

What is a public sector enterprise?

Explain the features of public sector enterprises.

Government companies are considered more flexible than other forms of public enterprises. Analyse the features of government companies that contribute to this flexibility with relevant examples.

Discuss the features of departmental undertakings.

What is a statutory corporation?

State any four features of statutory corporation.

Attempt the following.

Merits of Statutory Corporation.

Attempt the following.

Demerits of Statutory Corporation.

What are the Features of Government company? (Any 5)

State any four merits of Government Company.

Attempt the following.

Demerits of Government Company.

Distinguish between the Public sector and the Private sector.

The government set up a steel plant in a backward region with poor infrastructure to promote regional development. Over time, the plant created employment opportunities, improved roads, and supported the growth of ancillary industries. However, it also faced criticism for inefficiency and low profitability.

Analyse how public enterprises contribute to regional development. Discuss the challenges they face in balancing social objectives with profitability.

Visit a large industrial enterprise owned and managed by the Central or State government. Meet its General manager to find out its form of organisation, its major objectives and its role in the country’s or state’s development. Is the enterprise facing any criticism from the local community?

Explain the term Public Enterprises?

Give any four objectives of establishing Public Enterprises.

Classify the following into Departmental Undertakings, Statutory Corporations and Government Companies. 

1. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd.
2. All India Radio (AIR)
3. Railways
4. Reserve Bank of India
5. Steel Authority of India
6. Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited
7. Life Insurance Corporation of India
8. Post and Telegraph
9. Damodar Valley Corporation
10. Doordarshan

List all the forms of organising Public Sector Enterprises.

Differentiate between Departmental Organisation, Government Company and Public Corporation.