Industrial Sector (Part – I)

Total Questions: 50

11. Which two cities of Madhya Pradesh included in 'town of export excellence'? [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Dewas- Indore
(b) Sagar-Ratlam
(c) Rewa-Satna
(d) Guna-Shivpuri

Correct Answer: (a) Dewas- Indore

Solution:In the list of 'towns of export excellence' in India, two cities of Madhya Pradesh Dewas (for pharmaceuticals) and Indore (for Soya meal and Soya products ) are included. The TEE designation aims to provide financial and technical assistance to smaller towns to boost their export potential, leading to increased job creation and economic growth.
TEEs receive assistance from the government to enhance their export capacity and infrastructure. A town is recognized as a TEE if its annual export turnover exceeds INR 750 crore for its primary product. For certain sectors like handloom, handicraft, agriculture, and fisheries, this threshold is reduced to INR 150 crore.

12. Who was the chairman of the committee on revisiting and revitalizing the PPP model of the Infrastructure development? [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Rakesh Mohan
(b) V.Kelkar
(c) Arjun Sengupta
(d) Bibek Deb Roy

Correct Answer: (b) V.Kelkar

Solution:In the Union Budget 2015-16, the Finance Minister had announced that the PPP mode of infrastructure of development has to be revisited and revitalized. In pursuance of this announcement, a committee on revisiting and revitalizing the PPP model of infrastructure development was set-up, which was chaired by Dr. Vijay Kelkar. The Committee submitted its report to the Finance Ministry on 19 November, 2015.

13. Which of the following infrastructure sectors of India is related with Bharatmala Project? [B.P.S.C (Pre) 2020]

(a) Telecom sector
(b) Railways
(c) Road infrastructure
(d) Port sector
(e) None of the above/ More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Road infrastructure

Solution:Bharatmala Project is a centrally-sponsored and funded road and highways project of the Government of India. It is an umbrella program for the road infrastructure sector that focuses on optimizing efficiency of freight and passenger movement across the country by bridging critical infrastructure gaps through effective interventions like development of Economic Corridors, Inter Corridors and Feeder Routes, National Corridor Efficiency Improvement, Border and International connectivity roads, Coastal and Port connectivity roads and Greenfield expressways.

14. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and other as Reason (R) : [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

Assertion (A): Government has launched the 'National Infrastructure (NIP)' for period of 2020-30

Reason (R): The objective of NIP is to provide equitable access to infrastructure for all.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Codes:

(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
(c) (A) is true but (R) is false
(d) (A) is false but (R) is true

Correct Answer: (d) (A) is false but (R) is true

Solution:The National Infrastructure Pipeline OIP) is a first-of-its kind, whole-of-government exercise to provide world-class infrastructure to citizens and improving their quality of life. It aims to improve project preparation and attract into infrastructure. The NIP was first made public by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2019 Independence Day speech. The objective of NIP is to provide equitable access to infrastructure for all. The final report of the Task Force on NIP for FY 2020-25 was released on 29th April, 2020. Hence, (A) is false but (R) is true.

15. With reference to 'PM Gati Shakti Scheme', which of the following statement/s is/are correct? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

1. The PM Gati Shakti Scheme-National Plan was launched in 2022.

2. The PM Gati Shakti Scheme pertains to seven engines (Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways, Logistics Infrastructure). NIP will be aligned with PM Gati Shakti Framework.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

Code:

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

Correct Answer: (a) Only 2

Solution:Prime Minister launched PM Gati Shakti-National Master Plan for Multi-modal Connectivity on 13th October, 2021. It is transformative approach for economic growth and sustainable development. The approach is driven by seven engines, namely: Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways, and Logistics Infrastructure. The projects pertaining to these seven engines in the "National Infrastructure Pipeline' will be aligned with PM Gati Shakti Framework. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect, while statement 2 is correct.

16. Which one of the following industrial/economic corridors of India is being development in collaboration with Japan? [B.P.S.C (Pre) 2019]

(a) Chennai-Vizag
(b) Mumbai-Bengaluru
(c) Delhi-Mumbai
(d) Amritsar-Kolkata
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (c) Delhi-Mumbai

Solution:The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is being developed in collaboration with Japan. The DMIC project was launched in pursuance of an MoU signed between the Government of India and the Government of Japan in 2006. Japan is also providing assistance in Chennai-Bengaluru Industrial Corridor (CBIC) in South India. Japan provides significant financial and technical support, including loans and assistance through the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). This collaboration is a key part of a strategic partnership between India and Japan aimed at boosting industrial growth and connectivity.
The Japanese government announced financial support for five "Early Bird Projects" within the DMIC during a visit by the Indian Prime Minister to Japan. Many infrastructure projects within the DMIC are being executed through public-private partnerships, with Japanese companies potentially playing a significant role. The DMIC is seen as a win-win situation for both India and Japan, with Japan gaining access to a vast market and India benefiting from foreign investment and infrastructure development.

17. Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2009]

(a) To study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communities
(b) To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure
(b) To frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organisms
(d) To suggest measures to reduce the fiscal dificit in the Union Budget

Correct Answer: (b) To suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructure

Solution:The Deepak Parekh Committee was set up by the Ministry of Finance on December 26, 2006, to suggest ways to facilitate financing India's infrastructure. The Committee in its report submitted in May, 2007 had stated that there are macroeconomic and institutional constraints in financing infrastructure. Deepak Parekh was again appointed to head the high-level Committee on financing infrastructure in July, 2012

18. According to recent data released by Indian Cellular Association (ICA), India has acquired what position in the world in producing mobile phones? [B.P.S.C (Pre) 2017]

(a) First
(b) Second
(c) Third
(d) Fourth
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (b) Second

Solution:According to data released by Indian Cellular Association (ICA) in April 2018, India became the second largest mobile phone producer in the world after China in 2017. As per the data of 2023-24, India has retained this position. The 'Make in India' initiative has been pivotal in achieving these milestones. It has enabled the domestic production of critical components and sub-assemblies such as chargers, battery packs, mechanics of all types, USB cables, and more complex components like Lithium Ion Cells, speaker and microphones, display assemblies and camera modules.
Looking forward, the focus will intensify on advancing deeper into the value chain, particularly in the production of components and semiconductors. This shift is part of a broader strategy to enhance self-reliance and establish India as a leading player in the global electronics market.

19. With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund'. which of the following statements is/are correct? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2017]

1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.

2. It has a corpus of Rs. 4,00,000 crore at present.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) is India's first infrastructure specific investment fund that was set up by the Government of India in 2015. The objective behind creating this fund was to maximize economic impact mainly through infrastructure investment in commercially viable projects. It is not an organ of NITI Aayog. The proposed corpus of NIIF is Rs. 40,000 crore, while initial authorized corpus of NIIF was Rs. 20,000 crore, which may be raised from time to time, as decided by Ministry of Finance. As of April 2024, NIIF has over USD 4.9 billion in assets under management.

Hence, both of the given statements are incorrect.

20. Consider the following statements about the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme: [B.P.S.C (Pre) 2023]

1. The scheme offers a production-linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components.

2. The scheme has two categories of applicants, namely, global companies and domestic companies.

3. The scheme shall extend on average incentive of around 8% on net incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segment, to eligible companies, for a period of six years.

4, The target segment under PLI shall include (i) laptops, (ii) tablets, (iii) all-in-one PCs, (iv) severs and (v) Ultra-Small Form Factor (USFF).

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(a) 1 and 4
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 2 and 3

Solution:Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing notified on 1 April, 2020 offered a production linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in mobile phone manufacturing and specified electronic components, including Assembly, Testing. Marking and Packaging (ATMP) units. The scherne extended an incentive of 4% to 6% on incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under target segments, to eligible companies, for a period of five years subsequent to the base year as defined. Under the Second Round of this scheme, incentives of 5% to 3% were extended on incremental sales (over base year i.e. 2019-20) of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segment, to eligible companies, for a period of four years.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme (PLI) for IT Hardware notified on March 03, 2021 offered a production - linked incentive to boost domestic manufacturing and attract large investments in the value chain. The Scheme extended an incentive of 4% to 2%/1% on net incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segment, to eligible companies, for a period of four years.

Production Linked Incentive Scheme 2.0 for IT Hardware was notified on May 29, 2023. The scheme extended an average incentive of around 5% on net incremental sales (over base year) of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segment, to eligible companies, for a period of six years. The Target Segment under PLI 2.0 included (i) Laptops, (u) Tablets, (iii) All-in-One PCs, (iv) Servers and (v) Ultra-Small Form Factor (USFF). The scheme has three categories of applicants, namely, global companies, hybrid (global/domestic) companies and domestic companies. Hence, statement 2 and 3 are incorrect, while statements 1 and 4 are correct.

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