Question

Which is India's first public sector enterprise?

• A. \( \text{Air-India} \)
• B. \( \text{Indian Telephone Industries (ITI)} \)
• C. \( \text{Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)} \)
• D. \( \text{Oil and Natural Gas Corporation} \)

Hint:

Public sector enterprises in India contribute to national development by maintaining essential infrastructure and services.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Indian Telephone Industries (ITI), established in 1948, was India’s first public sector enterprise under telecommunications. It played a vital role in manufacturing telecom equipment, supporting India’s communication infrastructure. Other options, such as BSNL and ONGC, were founded later.