Q. With reference to Government e Marketplace (GeM) consider the following statements:
1.It is an online marketplace setup by the government to provide commonly used goods and services at subsidized rates to the citizens.
2.It functions under Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Select the correct statement using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Government e Marketplace is an online marketplace setup in 2016 for procurement of commonly used goods and services by government ministries, departments and CPSEs.

Statement 2 is correct. GeM functions under Directorate General of Supplies and Disposals (DGS&D), Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

Source: FORUMIAS

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