Q14 · UPPSC current affairs · 8 September 2026 · News · LPG Refill Rules and Energy Administration

← Q13 Q15 →

English हिंदी

With reference to Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in India, consider the following statements:1.They are responsible for refining, distributing, and retailing petroleum products.2.They function under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 only

B 2 only

C Both 1 and 2

D Neither 1 nor 2

Correct answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct as OMCs such as IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL are state-owned enterprises responsible for refining, distributing, and retailing petroleum products. Statement 2 is incorrect because OMCs operate under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, not the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

Same topic · past papers

UPSC has asked this before

These previous-year questions sit on the same topic. Open one to practise the earlier ask.

2024 · Q98 · UPPGS
Which measures are essential to achieve Goal 4 of the Sustainable Development Targets, 2030? 1. Making education free and compulsory 2. Improving basic school infrastructure and embracing digital transformation 3. Expansion of agricultural programmes 4. Increasing investment in technology Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
View answer →

← 8 September 2026 quiz