The correct answer is: D. 2nd October, 1974
Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is a state-owned transport corporation in Himachal Pradesh, India. It was established on 2 October 1974 by the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation Act, 1974. The corporation is headquartered in Shimla.
HRTC operates a fleet of over 3,000 buses and provides services to over 1,000 destinations in Himachal Pradesh and neighboring states. The corporation also operates a number of tourist buses and luxury coaches.
HRTC is a major employer in Himachal Pradesh and provides employment to over 15,000 people. The corporation is also a major contributor to the state’s economy.
The following are the brief descriptions of each option:
- Option A: 1st January, 1971: This is incorrect because HRTC was established on 2 October 1974.
- Option B: 30th December, 1971: This is incorrect because HRTC was established on 2 October 1974.
- Option C: 2nd October, 1947: This is incorrect because HRTC was established on 2 October 1974.
- Option D: 2nd October, 1974: This is the correct answer because HRTC was established on 2 October 1974.