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UPSC 2003: The government holding in BPCL is
(a)More than 70%
(b)Between 60% and 70%
(c)Between 50% and 60%
(d)Less than 50%
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Between 60% and 70%
In 2003 the Government of India held about 66.2 % equity in Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. Plans announced that year aimed to reduce the holding but had not yet been executed. This places the holding in the 60 %–70 % bracket. ([rediff.com](https://www.rediff.com/money/2003/feb/18bpcl.htm?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2003, GS Paper 1, as Question 34. It falls under Indian Economy > Fiscal Policy & Budget.
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