The 'Hindustan Shipyard' at Visakhapatnam was established in 1941 by which industrialist? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Hindustan Shipyard' at Visakhapatnam was established in 1941 by which industrialist?
A. Lala Shri Ram
B. G. D. Birla
C. Walchand Hirachand
D. J. R. D. Tata
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Walchand Hirachand founded the Scindia Steam Navigation Company and the Hindustan Shipyard.

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