Economic Scenario (Uttar Pradesh)

Total Questions: 51

1. In U.P., which one of the following cities is not an export development centre? [U.P.RO/ARO (Pre)-2017]

(a) Agra
(b) Allahabad
(c) Khurja
(d) Meerut

Correct Answer: (b) Allahabad

Solution:Prayagraj city is not an Export Development Centre where as Agra, Khurja (Bulandshahar) and Meerut are export development centres. Silk carpets, handicrafts, ornaments, etc. products are exported from Agra. Pottery, Ceramics, textiles etc. products are exported from Khurja. Sports equipments, textiles, Gold jwellery, etc. products are exported from Meerut.

2. The Contribution of Uttar Pradesh in the total exports of India in the year 2014-15 is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) 4 to 5 percent
(b) 5 to 6 percent
(c) 6 to 7 percent
(d) 7 to 8 percent

Correct Answer: (a) 4 to 5 percent

Solution:The total export of Uttar Pradesh during 2014-15 was 85034.43 crore. During this period (2014-15) the total export of India was 1,89,7841.87 crore rupees. Thus, the share of Uttar Pradesh in the total export of India during 2014-15 was 4.48 percent. Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer. In year 2021-22 the share of Uttar Pradesh in the total export of India was 5.42%.

3. With reference to Budget of Uttar Pradesh for the Financial Year 2020-21, which of the following statement (s) is/are true? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

1. The size of the budget was Rs. 5,12,860.82 crores.

2. Certain new schemes were also included in this budget amounting to Rs. 10,967.84 crores.

Select the correct answer form the code given below:

(a) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only 2
(d) Only 1

Correct Answer: (b) Both 1 and 2

Solution:The Finance Minister, Mr. Suresh Kumar Khanna, Presented the Budget for Uttar Pradesh of the financial year 2020-21 on February 18, 2020. Total expenditure in 2020-21 is targeted at Rs. 5,12,861 crores, which is 13.5% higher than the revised estimate for 2019-20. Hence, statement 1 is correct. Certain new schemes were also included in this budget amounting to Rs. 10,967.87 crores. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

4. What is the size of the Budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2018-19? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2017]

(a) Rs. 824384.53 crores
(b) Rs. 428354.53 crores
(c) Rs. 428384.52 crores
(d) Rs. 824254.52 crores

Correct Answer: (c) Rs. 428384.52 crores

Solution:The size of the Budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2018-19 is 428384.52 crore rupees which is 11.4% greater than the budget of year 2017-18. The total size of the Budget of Uttar Pradesh for 2024-25 is Rs. 7.36 Lakh crore.

5. Which of the following Schemes in Uttar Pradesh were introduced in Budget of 2021-22? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

I. Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojna

II. Mukhya Mantri Saksham Suposhan Yojna

III. Mukhya Mantri Pravasi Shramiky Udhyamita Vikas Yojna.

IV. Yuva Uhyamita Vikas Abhiyan

Select the correct answer from the codes given below.

Codes:

(a) I, II and III
(b) II, III and IV
(c) I, II and IV
(d) I, III and IV

Correct Answer: (a) I, II and III

Solution:Schemes in Uttar Pradesh were introduced in Budget of 2021-22

• Atmanirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojana: A new scheme will be introduced to achieve doubling of farmer income by 2022. It will focus on identification of more productive crops in each climate zone, promote new technology and investment to improve productivity, and develop markets for distribution. Rs. 100 crore has been allocated for this scheme.

Mukhyamantri Saksham Suposhan Yojana: A new scheme will be launched to combat the issue of malnutrition of women and children. Nutritional supplements, in addition to dry ration, will be provided to children below five years of age and girls between 11 to 14 years of age who are suffering from anaemia.

• Mukhyamantri Pravasi Shramik Uddhyamita Vikas Yojana will be introduced to provide employment and self-employment to workers who returned back to the state due to COVID-19. Julioneell libromyal I

Yuva Uddhyamita Vikas Yojana is not proposed in the budget of 2021-22.

6. In Uttar Pradesh, the contribution of agriculture in state domestic product in 2011-12 was approximately [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2014]

(a) 14.5%
(b) 24.5%
(c) 34.5%
(d) 44.5%

Correct Answer: (b) 24.5%

Solution:The share of the primary sector (agriculture and allied sector) in state domestic product, as per 2009-10 data, was 24.5 percent. Whereas, according to 2011-12 data, it was 23.3 percent. In the year 2021-22 (R.A.E.) the contribution of Agriculture and allied sector in current and base price (2011- 12) is 26.1% and 21.6% respectively.

7. The contribution of the primary sector in the SGDP of U.P. is [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

(a) 19.0%
(b) 30.4%
(c) 34.9%
(d) 46.1%

Correct Answer: (c) 34.9%

Solution:

According to the report of Uttar Pradesh Planning Commission 2002-03, the primary sector contributed about 35 percent to the state gross domestic product. The share of different sectors in the state gross domestic product of Uttar Pradesh on current prices during 2021-22 is as follows Service Sector or tertiary sector (49.2%), Industries or secondary sector (26.8%) and agriculture and allied sector or primary sector (23.9%).

8. Which of the following statements regarding regional imbalances in the industrial development of Uttar Pradesh are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

1. Industries are mostly centralised in western Uttar Pradesh.

2. 20% of the industrial unit of the state are in eastern Uttar Pradesh

3. Bundelkhand is a most backward region in terms of industries.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) Only 1 and 2
(b) Only 2 and 3
(c) Only 1 and 3
(d) All of the above

Correct Answer: (d) All of the above

Solution:The main means of subsistence in the Bundelkhand region is agriculture. This sector is highly underdeveloped. This region comprises of Hamirpur, Jhansi, Jalaun, Lalitpur, Banda, Mahoba and Chitrakoot districts. Due to the absence of basic infrastructure, industrial development has not taken place in this region. Industrial development in western Uttar Pradesh is in a better state as compared to eastern Uttar Pradesh. Most of the industrial units are located in western U.P. Merely 20 percent of the state's industrial units are located in eastern Uttar Pradesh. Thus, all three statements are correct.

9. GIDA is- [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014]

(a) Ghaziabad Industrial Development Authority
(b) Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority
(c) Gomti Industrial Development Authority
(d) Ganga Industrial Development Authority

Correct Answer: (b) Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority

Solution:'GIDA' stands for Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority. GIDA was established on 30 November, 1989 under Uttar Pradesh Industrial Area Development Act, 1976.

10. Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation is established at [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2013]

(a) Kanpur
(b) Lucknow
(c) Agra
(d) Noida

Correct Answer: (a) Kanpur

Solution:Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) is headquartered at Kanpur. It is a public sector undertaking dedicated to the development of industrial and basic infrastructure. Since 2018 it's new name is Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA).

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