Industrial Sector (Part – I)

21. When was the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) released by the Government of India? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

Correct Answer: (d) 4 November, 2011

Solution:The Government of India has released the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) on 4 November, 2011 with the objective of enhancing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% within a decade and creating 100 million jobs. NMP aims to increase manufacturing sector growth to 12-14% over the medium term and to enhance global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing through appropriate policy support. It also seeks to empower rural youth by imparting necessary skill sets to make them employable.

22. National Manufacturing Policy was introduced by the Government of India in: [J.P.S.C (Pre) 2016]

(a) 2010
(b) 2011
(c) 2012
(d) 2013

Correct Answer: (b) 2011

Solution:The Government of India has released the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) on 4 November, 2011 with the objective of enhancing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% within a decade and creating 100 million jobs. NMP aims to increase manufacturing sector growth to 12-14% over the medium term and to enhance global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing through appropriate policy support. It also seeks to empower rural youth by imparting necessary skill sets to make them employable.

23. Consider the objectives of National Manufacturing Policy, 2011 and select correct answer by using code given below: [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2013]

1. To increase manufacturing sector growth to 12-14 percent over the medium turn.

2. To create 100 million additional Jobs by 2025 in manufacturing sector.

3. To enhance global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing through appropriate policy support.

4. To increase manufacturing exports at the rate of 25 percent per annum during XII Plan period.

Code:

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

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:The Government of India has released the National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) on 4 November, 2011 with the objective of enhancing the share of manufacturing in GDP to 25% within a decade and creating 100 million jobs. NMP aims to increase manufacturing sector growth to 12-14% over the medium term and to enhance global competitiveness of Indian manufacturing through appropriate policy support. It also seeks to empower rural youth by imparting necessary skill sets to make them employable.

24. What is/are the recent policy initiatives(s) of Government of India to promote the growth of manufacturing sector? [I.A.S. (Pre) 2012]

1. Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones.

2. Providing the benefit of 'single window clearance'.

3. Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:All the aforesaid measures are the recent policy initiatives of Government of India under the "National Manufacturing Policy (NMP) to promote the growth of manufacturing sector. NMP envisages setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) equipped with world- class infrastructure, providing the benefit of single window clearance and establishment of Technology Acquisition and Development Fund for the manufacturing sector.

25. Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2016, U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010]

(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (a) Andhra Pradesh

Solution:National Investment & Manufacturing Zones (NIMZs) are one of the important instruments of National Manufacturing Policy, 2011. NIMZs are envisaged as large areas of developed land with the requisite eco-system for promot ing world class manufacturing activity. So far, four NIMZ (Upto February, 2023) namely Prakasam District (Andhra Pradesh), Sangareddy District (Telangana), Kalinganagar, Jajpur District (Odisha) and Hyderabad Pharma City NIMZ in Rangareddy District (Telangana) have been accorded. final approval while total 24 NIMZs (including 8 NIMZs along the Delhi-Mumbai Investment Corridor region) have been accorded in-principle approval.

26. The Government policy 'Make in India' aims at: [B.P.S.C (Pre) 2018]

(a) removal of bureaucratic sloth
(b) elimination of red tapism
(c) reduction in cost of manufacturing
(d) making the product competitive
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Correct Answer: (e) None of the above/More than one of the above

Solution:"Make in India' initiative was formally launched on 25 September, 2014 by PM Narendra Modi. It is a major national programme of the Government of India designed to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property and build best in class. manufacturing infrastructure in the country. The primary objective of this initiative is to attract investments from across the globe and strengthen India's manufacturing sector. The programme aims at improving India's rank on the Ease of Doing Business Index by eliminating the unnecessary laws and regulations, making bureaucratic processes easier by removal of bureaucratic sloth and elimination of red tapism. It also aims at reduction in cost of manufacturing and making the Indian products competitive. Hence, option (e) is the right answer.

27. Programme 'The Make in India' started on: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) November, 2012
(b) September, 2014
(c) January, 2014
(d) September, 2016

Correct Answer: (b) September, 2014

Solution:"Make in India' initiative was formally launched on 25 September, 2014 by PM Narendra Modi. It is a major national programme of the Government of India designed to facilitate investment, foster innovation, enhance skill development, protect intellectual property and build best in class. manufacturing infrastructure in the country. The primary objective of this initiative is to attract investments from across the globe and strengthen India's manufacturing sector. The programme aims at improving India's rank on the Ease of Doing Business Index by eliminating the unnecessary laws and regulations, making bureaucratic processes easier by removal of bureaucratic sloth and elimination of red tapism. It also aims at reduction in cost of manufacturing and making the Indian products competitive. Hence, option (e) is the right answer.

28. Logo of 'Make in India' is: [U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Pre) 2014]

(a) Lion
(b) Elephant
(c) Tiger
(d) Kangaroo

Correct Answer: (a) Lion

Solution:Make in India is an initiative by the Government of India to encourage companies to manufacture in India and incentivize dedicated investments into manufacturing. The Make in India initiative was launched by Prime Minister in September, 2014 as part of a wider set of nation-building initiatives. Make in India initiative is given a face in the form of a logo, which is a silhouette of a lion on the move. It is made of cogs and symbolises manufacturing.

29. Which one of the following is not an initiative for industrial development? [B.P.S.C (Pre) 2018]

(a) Make in India
(b) Ease of Doing Business
(c) Start-up-India
(d) Digital India

Correct Answer: (d) Digital India

Solution:Make in India, Ease of Doing Business and Start-up India are initiatives to facilitate investment and development of manufacturing and industrial sector in India. While Digital India is not an initiative for industrial development. It is a flagship programme of the Government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. Digital India consists of three core components: the development of secure and stable digital infrastructure, delivering government services digitally, and universal digital literacy.

30. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about 'Make in India' Programme? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

1. 'Make in India' Programme was launched in the year 2014.

2. It aims at encouraging companies for manufacturing in India and facilitating investment.

Select the correct answer from the code given below.
Code:

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

Correct Answer: (a) Both 1 and 2