Which of the following ministerial portfolio is being held by Mr. Anand Sharma? (2013)
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Communication
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Commerce and Industry
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Banking
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Rural development
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Agriculture
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Correct answer
Explanation
Anand Sharma was the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry in the UPA government led by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He held this portfolio from 2009 to 2014 and was responsible for trade policy, FDI reforms, and industrial policy. Sharma was a senior Congress leader and key figure in economic policy-making during that period.