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Question
Why do you think Dilli Sarkar (Government of Delhi) is written under Delhi Jal Board?
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Solution
Dilli Sarkar (Government of Delhi) is written under Delhi Jal Board because Delhi Jal Board is a subsidiary of the Government of Delhi.
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