UPSC Prelims 2009 Q121: Current Affairs – Business & Economy
Which one of the following is not a drug/pharma company ?
- (a) Chevron
- (b) Nicholas Piramal
- (c) Pfizer
- (d) Zydus Cadila
Answer: (a) Chevron
Explanation
Which of these is NOT a drug/pharma company
Among these four companies, one belongs to an entirely different industry.
| Option | Verdict | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Chevron | NOT a pharma company | Chevron is a major oil and energy company, unrelated to pharmaceuticals |
| (b) Nicholas Piramal | Is a pharma company | A well-known Indian pharmaceutical company |
| (c) Pfizer | Is a pharma company | A major global pharmaceutical company |
| (d) Zydus Cadila | Is a pharma company | A well-known Indian pharmaceutical company |
Industry classification:
| Company | Industry |
|---|---|
| Chevron | Oil and energy |
| Nicholas Piramal, Pfizer, Zydus Cadila | Pharmaceuticals |
Answer: (a) Chevron.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. Chevron is an oil and energy company, not a pharmaceutical one.
- (b) Incorrect. Nicholas Piramal is indeed a pharma company.
- (c) Incorrect. Pfizer is indeed a major pharma company.
- (d) Incorrect. Zydus Cadila is indeed a pharma company.
Key point
Chevron is an oil and energy company, NOT a drug/pharma company — unlike Nicholas Piramal, Pfizer, and Zydus Cadila, which are all pharmaceutical companies.
Remember
Chevron is NOT a drug/pharma company — it's an oil and energy company.
Common mistakes
- Confusing Chevron's actual oil/energy industry with an unrelated sector classification.
- Not knowing Nicholas Piramal and Zydus Cadila as established Indian pharma companies.
- Assuming all listed companies in a question must share the same industry.
Exam tip
Chevron = oil and energy, NOT pharma. The other three (Nicholas Piramal, Pfizer, Zydus Cadila) are genuine pharmaceutical companies.
Sources
- Chevron Corporation — Annual Report 2008
- Pfizer Inc. — Annual Report 2008