Question

Disinvestment means:

• A. Acquiring small and medium industries
• B. Opening the market for global citizens
• C. Savings in the bank
• D. Privatisation of public sector or Government companies

Hint:

In disinvestment, the government sells its shares or interest in public sector enterprises to private players in order to reduce its financial burden and promote private sector growth.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Disinvestment refers to the process of selling off public sector companies or assets, primarily to private players, or allowing them to be managed by non-government entities. The correct option is (4), as it involves privatising public sector entities, which is the primary action taken under disinvestment policies.