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Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology was formed in the year ----.

A2008

B2013

C2016

D2018

Answer:

C. 2016

Read Explanation:

Formation of MeitY (2016):

  • 2016: The Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) was renamed the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) when the government restructured the ministry.

  • The change aimed to reflect a broader mandate that included not only electronics and information technology but also digital empowerment and governance.

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