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When was RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Services) established?

  1. 1974
  2. 1975
  3. 1976
  4. 1977

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Option 1 : 1974

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The correct answer is 1974.Key Points

  • RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Services) is a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, India.
  • It was established in 1974 as a consultancy organization to provide engineering, consultancy, project management, and construction services for the railways and other sectors.
  • RITES is headquartered in New Delhi, India, and has offices in over 40 countries.

Additional Information 

  • IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) was established in 1999.
  • IRCON (Indian Railway Construction Company) was established in 1976.
  • CONCOR (Container Corporation of India) was established in 1988.

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