Disinvestment means

the government buying shares of private companiesCorrect answerYour answera fall in private investmentCorrect answerYour answerthe government selling part of its shares in public sector enterprisesCorrect answerYour answerthe government cutting its spending on capital goodsCorrect answerYour answer

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer C

Correct answer: C

Selling shares reduces the government's assets, so the money raised is a capital receipt.

Concept: Disinvestment
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The rule this testsCapital receipts

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Disinvestment means

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