2005 General Studies, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies
Question 133: Economy and Social Development
Who among the following is not a member of the Investment Commission formed in December, 2004?
aRatan Tata
bDeepak Parekh
cAshok Ganguly
dKumaramangalam Birla
AnswerThe answer is (d).
The Investment Commission, set up in December 2004 to advise on attracting investment into India, was headed by Ratan Tata, with Deepak Parekh and Ashok Ganguly among its members. Kumaramangalam Birla was not a member. Remember it as an advisory body of industrialists, with Ratan Tata as chairman.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Ratan Tata was its chairman.
- (b) Deepak Parekh was a member.
- (c) Ashok Ganguly was a member.
- (d) Correct: Kumaramangalam Birla was not a member.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2005, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.