Economic Scenario (Uttar Pradesh)

Total Questions: 50

41. Agricultural labour productivity is maximum in [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl.) (Mains) 2004]

Correct Answer: (d) Western Uttar Pradesh
Solution:The maximum agricultural labour productivity in Uttar Pradesh is in Western Uttar Pradesh. Western Uttar Pradesh has gone through maximum mechanization of agriculture resulting in high production with less labour.

Regions such as Saharanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bijnaur, Moradabad, Bareili and Pilibhit etc. are most forward in agricultural labour productivity. Western Uttar Pradesh is followed by central, eastern and Bundelkhand regions in this regard.

42. Handbook of Agriculture is published from [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2012]

Correct Answer: (b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Solution:Handbook of Agriculture is published by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) New Delhi.

43. Consider the following statements in the context of the economy of Uttar Pradesh and choose the correct answer using the code given below - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2004]

1. Difference between per capita national income and per capita state income is continuously increasing.

2. The percentage of farmers in total workers is more in Uttar Pradesh than the whole country.

3. The number of registered factories per one lakh population is more in Uttar Pradesh than the whole country.

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Correct Answer: (c) 1 and 2 are correct
Solution:The difference between per capita national income and per capita state income of Uttar Pradesh is continuously increasing. The percentage of farmers out of the total workers is more in Uttar Pradesh as compare to the whole country. Also, the number of registered factories on per 1 lakh population is less as compared to the whole of the country. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.

44. Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) (Re-Exam) 2015]

Assertion (A): The present government of Uttar Pradesh is focussing on the development of industries, basic infrastructure, energy production etc.

Reason (R): Heavy investment makes economic development accessible.

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Correct Answer: (a) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
Solution:The present government of Uttar Pradesh is focussing on the development of infrastructure, energy generation and development of industries through various projects. Road and transportation, energy and renewable energy, urban planning, housing and information technology sectors are deemed to augment economic growth benefitting from various projects started on public-private partnership investment.

45. Select the places where Special Economic Zones are being set up in Uttar Pradesh. [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2005]

1. Agra

2. Kanpur

3. Moradabad

4. Varanasi

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Correct Answer: (b) 2 and 3
Solution:When this question was asked, Moradabad and Kanpur were among the places chosen for setting up Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Presently (as of 31 December, 2022,) 14 special economic zones are operational in the state.

46. Special Economic Zones are being set up in U.P. at- [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Moradabad, Kanpur, Noida and Greater Noida
Solution:When this question was asked, Moradabad and Kanpur were among the places chosen for setting up Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Presently (as of 31 December, 2022,) 14 special economic zones are operational in the state.

47. Consider the following statements: [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Pre) 2023]

1. Moradabad is renowned for copper work and has carved a niche for itself in the handicraft industry throughout the world.

2. Moradabad Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is the first SEZ in northern India developed by Uttar Pradesh Government.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Correct Answer: (d) Only 2
Solution:Moradabad is renowned for brass work and has carved a niche for itself in the handicraft industry through out the world. The attractive brass wore are exported to countries like USA, Britain, Canada; Germany and middle east Asia. Thus statement 1 is incorrect.

Moradabad SEZ, the only Uttar Pradesh Government Developed SEZ in the northern India, was set up in 2003 at Pakbara Dingarpur Road in Moradabad. It was operationalized since April, 2007.

48. Potato export zone in Uttar Pradesh is located at - [U.P.R.O/A.R.O. (Spl.) (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (a) Agra
Solution:Potato Export Zones in Uttar Pradesh are established in Aligarh, Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Hathras, Meerut and Agra, Bagpat, Banda, Rampur, Ghaziabad and Firozabad.

49. In Uttar Pradesh, recognized Stock Exchange is at - [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

Correct Answer: (b) Kanpur
Solution:Recognized Stock Exchange in Uttar Pradesh is located in Kanpur. It was established in 1982.

50. In the traditional industrial goods sector production in Uttar Pradesh, the maximum contribution (in terms of metric tonnes) is made by [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Sugar
Solution:Sugar Industry in Uttar Pradesh has maximum (in Metric tonnes) contribution in traditional industrial commodity production. Uttar Pradesh is the second largest sugar producing state in the country.