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UPSC 1999: Trans chart is the
(a)chartering wing of the Ministry of Surface Transport
(b)container service established by Indian Railways
(c)training institute of maritime studies and research
(d)passenger insurance scheme of Indian Railways
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) chartering wing of the Ministry of Surface Transport
Transchart is the chartering (shipping-arrangements) wing of the erstwhile Ministry of Surface Transport/Ministry of Shipping, responsible for hiring vessels for government and PSU cargoes. It is not a railway container service, training institute, or insurance scheme. ([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/psu-divestment-to-hurt-transchart-198080501063_1.html?utm_source=openai))
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The correct answer is option (a): chartering wing of the Ministry of Surface Transport. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1999, GS Paper 1, as Question 52. It falls under Indian Economy > Infrastructure & Industry.
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