A
To act as an autonomous safety regulator under DPIIT managing hazardous substance approvals and technical safety
B
To formulate monetary policies and regulate commercial banking interest rates across India
C
To manage textile export subsidies and duty credit scrips under the Ministry of Textiles
D
To oversee agricultural pricing and procurement operations for food grains
Correct answer: (a) To act as an autonomous safety regulator under DPIIT managing hazardous substance approvals and technical safety
Explanation
Option A correctly defines PESO as an autonomous safety regulator under DPIIT managing hazardous substance approvals. The other options incorrectly attribute monetary, agricultural, or textile functions to PESO.
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