Indian Public Sector: In which year was Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) established? Identify the original year of establishment of GSL (prior to its later renaming and takeover changes). Choose the correct year.
General Knowledge
Basic General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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A1961
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B1957
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C1967
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D1971
Answer
Correct Answer: 1957
Explanation
What is being asked?The establishment year of Goa Shipyard Limited.
Given data
- Entity: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL)
Concept/ApproachRecall the historical timeline: founded in 1957 (as Estaleiros Navais de Goa), later taken over by India after 1961 and renamed GSL in 1967.
Reasoning1) Original establishment: 1957.2) Goa integrated with India in 1961; subsequent administrative changes did not alter the establishment year.
Common pitfallsPicking 1961 or 1967 (years of takeover/renaming) instead of the actual establishment.
Final Answer1957