Economic Scenario (Uttar Pradesh)

Total Questions: 50

11. In Uttar Pradesh which of the following assists entrepreneurs in setting-up of industries and enterprises? [U.P.R.O./A.R.O (Mains) 2016]

(a) U.P. State Financial Corporation
(b) U.P. Sate Industrial Development Authority
(c) Department of Infrastructure and Industrial Development
(d) Udyog Bandhu

Correct Answer: (d) Udyog Bandhu

Solution:

Udyog Bandhu is an organisation of the state government of Uttar Pradesh in India dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in setting up of industries and enterprises.

12. Which one of the following is not a major upcoming investment project of Uttar Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Theme Park, Agra
(b) Mega Food Park, Bareilly
(c) Textile Park, Varanasi
(d) Defence Park, Shahjahanpur

Correct Answer: (a) Theme Park, Agra

Solution:'Theme Park', Agra was to be established by the "Meserce Kingdom Entertainment Private Limited' (owned by actor Sanjay Khan) during the government of Akhilesh Yadav government in U.P. But current Uttar Pradesh government has decided to develop a township instead of Theme Park on the land.

13. U.P. State Tourism Development Corporation Limited was established in - [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Mains) 2013]

(a) 1974
(b) 1978
(c) 1984
(d) 1990

Correct Answer: (a) 1974

Solution:Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited was established in 1974.

14. Tourism development corporation in Uttar Pradesh was established in - [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2015]

(a) 1972
(b) 1974
(c) 1989
(d) 2001

Correct Answer: (b) 1974

Solution:Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation Limited was established in 1974.

15. With reference to Uttar Pradesh Financial Corporation, which of the following statement/s is/are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

1. It provides financial assistance to small and medium industries.

2. It provides financial assistance to small and medium sector service units.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1 is correct

Solution:Uttar Pradesh State Financial Corporation was established by State Financial Corporation Act, 1951 in the year 1954. This corporation provides financial assistance to small and medium scale industries.

16. Consider the following objectives of 'Single Window Clearance department' in U.P. and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [U.P. RO/ARO 2017]

1. Industrial waste management

2. Industrial approval

Codes:

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

Correct Answer: (b) Only 2 is correct

Solution:In order to provide online approvals, Permissions and Licenses under one roof for industrial units a single window clearance department is proposed in Uttar Pradesh Budget 2018-19. This department is being established under Chief Minister's Office.

17. Consider the following in relation to Single Window Clearance Department in U.P. and select the correct answer from the codes given below: [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

1. Industrial Services

2. Industrial Acceptance

3. Industrial Approval

4. Industrial Solid Waste management

Codes:

(a) 1 is correct
(b) 1 and 2 are correct
(c) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

Solution:According to the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2018-19 a Single Window Clearance Department for providing online facilities like sanctions, approvals, permissions and licenses related to the industrial units. This department is being setup in the office of Chief Minister.

18. In terms of employment, the largest industry of Uttar Pradesh is - [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Handloom Industry
(b) Cotton Textile Industry
(c) Sugar Industry
(d) Cement Industry

Correct Answer: (a) Handloom Industry

Solution:According to India Brand Equity Fund 2007, handloom industry is the largest employment opportunity creating industry in Uttar Pradesh. Handloom industry is the second largest employment generating sector after agriculture.

19. In Uttar Pradesh maximum percentage of workers are engaged in: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

(a) Agriculture field
(b) Industry field
(c) Service field
(d) Industry and Service field

Correct Answer: (a) Agriculture field

Solution:According to the final data of census 2011, the share of agricultural workers in the total workers of Uttar Pradesh was 59.3% out of which total agricultural workers (short term and long term) are 30.3% and total farmers (short term and long term) are 29.0%. Therefore, most workers in Uttar Pradesh are engaged in agriculture.

20. According to the Census 2011, which of the following statements about the worker of Uttar Pradesh is correct? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Mains) 2013]

(a) U.P. has the maximum number of workers in all category
(b) U.P. has 3-0 million workers in agriculture and Ghousehold industries.
(c) U.P. has 20 million population of workers
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (a) U.P. has the maximum number of workers in all category

Solution:According to the Census, 2011, Uttar Pradesh has the maximum number in workers in all categories. Thus statements given in other options are incorrect.

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