In the context of economic reforms, 'Disinvestment' involves: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In the context of economic reforms, 'Disinvestment' involves:
A. Complete closure of all public enterprises
B. Increasing government stake in public sector enterprises
C. Nationalisation of private firms
D. Sale of government equity in public sector enterprises
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Disinvestment refers to the sale of government-held shares in public sector enterprises to private investors or the public, thereby reducing the government's ownership stake.

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A. Cooperative societies
B. Stock exchanges for small farmers
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