Question 1

The contribution of India's small scale sector to the gross turnover in the manufacturing sector since 1992 has been of the order of:

Accepted Answer

Since 1992, the small scale sector in India has been making a significant contribution to the country's manufacturing industry. This sector has been responsible for over 40% of the total turnover in manufacturing, as well as 45% of manufactured exports and 25% of total exports.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

India holds significant positions in various industries worldwide. It is the second largest producer of nitrogenous fertilizers globally, the ninth largest steel producing nation, and ranks third in coal production. However, India is not the second largest producer of silk in the world.

Question 3

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:
List I (Industries): A. Pearl fishing, B. Automobiles, C. Ship building, D. Engineering goods
List-II (Industrial Centres): 1. Pune, 2. Tuticorin, 3. Pinjore, 4. Marmagao

Accepted Answer

In this question, you were asked to match different industries with their respective industrial centers. The correct matches are: Pearl fishing with Tuticorin, Automobiles with Pune, Ship building with Marmagao, and Engineering goods with Pinjore. So, the correct answer is option (a): A-2; B-1; C-4; D-3.

Question 4

Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?

Accepted Answer

The 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers' is published by the Labour Bureau.

Question 5

With reference to coal-based thermal power plants in India, consider the following statements: 1. None of them uses seawater. 2. None of them is set up in water-stressed district. 3. None of them is privately owned. How many of the above statements are correct?

Accepted Answer

Coal-based thermal power plants in India do not necessarily adhere to the statements provided. Some thermal power plants do use seawater for cooling purposes, some are indeed set up in water-stressed districts, and there are privately owned thermal power plants in the country. Therefore, none of the statements is entirely correct, making option (d) the correct choice.

Indian Geography - Industries — UPSC Previous Year Questions

The contribution of India's small scale sector to the gross turnover in the manufacturing sector since 1992 has been of the order of:

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions

Indian Geography - Industries — UPSC Previous Year Questions

The contribution of India's small scale sector to the gross turnover in the manufacturing sector since 1992 has been of the order of:

Year-wise Distribution

Sample Questions