60. Which committee investigated industrial licensing policy?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I, 8 July 2024 Shift 4 — 2024]
(A) Hazari Committee
(B) Dutt Committee
(C) Sen Committee
(D) Gadgil Committee
Answer: (B) Dutt Committee
Explanation: The Industrial Licensing Policy Inquiry Committee, commonly called the Dutt Committee, studied the functioning of industrial licensing and concentration of economic power. Its work highlighted shortcomings in the licensing regime, helping shape later debates about competition and industrial controls.
59. In which state is Hindustan Cables’ Rupnarainpur manufacturing facility located?
[SSC CHSL Tier-I, 5 July 2024 Shift 2 — 2024]
(A) West Bengal
(B) Haryana
(C) Andhra Pradesh
(D) Assam
Answer: (A) West Bengal
Explanation: Rupnarainpur lies in Paschim Bardhaman district of West Bengal, near the Asansol industrial belt. Hindustan Cables operated a telecommunications cable manufacturing unit there. This location illustrates the historical development of engineering and manufacturing activity around the coal-rich region.
58. The Hugli industrial region lies in which state?
[SSC MTS, 14 November 2024 Shift 3 — 2024]
(A) Telangana
(B) Karnataka
(C) Gujarat
(D) West Bengal
Answer: (D) West Bengal
Explanation: The Hugli industrial belt follows the Hooghly river around Kolkata in West Bengal. Port facilities, waterways, railways, workers and nearby coal historically supported jute mills, engineering units and other factories. This makes it a major long-established Indian industrial region.
57. Which is NOT a central component of the 1991 New Industrial Policy?
[SSC MTS, 15 October 2024 Shift 3 — 2024]
(A) Liberalisation
(B) Privatisation
(C) Globalisation
(D) Urbanisation
Answer: (D) Urbanisation
Explanation: The reform programme is usually described through liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation. Industrial licensing was reduced, private enterprise gained scope and India became more open to international investment and trade. Urbanisation may accompany industrial growth but was not a named reform pillar.
56. India Infrastructure Project Development Fund:
1. It was established in 2017.
2. It receives Central Government funds.
3. It is under the Department of Economic Affairs.
Which statement is incorrect?
[SSC CGL Tier-I, 11 September 2024 Shift 1 — 2024]
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 3 only
Answer: (B) 1 only
Explanation: The India Infrastructure Project Development Fund originated in 2007 to support preparation of public-private partnership infrastructure projects. Funding comes from the Union Government and the Department of Economic Affairs administers the scheme. Thus the claimed 2017 establishment date is wrong.
55. In what year was India’s first Industrial Policy Resolution announced?
[WBCS 2023 Mains, held 18 August 2024 — 2024]
(A) 1948
(B) 1956
(C) 1960
(D) 1962
Answer: (A) 1948
Explanation: The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1948 was the first comprehensive industrial-policy statement after Independence. It outlined a mixed-economy approach, assigning important roles to the public and private sectors. The 1956 resolution substantially revised this structure during the Second Five-Year Plan.
54. At which Indian location are aircraft engines manufactured?
[WBCS 2023 Mains, held 18 August 2024 — 2024]
(A) Koraput
(B) Kolkata
(C) Visakhapatnam
(D) None of these
Answer: (A) Koraput
Explanation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s engine division at Koraput in Odisha manufactures, overhauls and supports aircraft engines. This defence-industrial facility has roots in the 1960s and contributes to India’s aviation manufacturing capabilities, technical maintenance and defence production ecosystem.
53. For the National Intellectual Property Rights Policy, consider:
1. It affirms India’s commitment to TRIPS and the Doha Development Agenda.
2. The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal industrial-policy body concerned with intellectual-property administration.
Which is correct?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024, General Studies-I — 2024]
(A) Neither 1 nor 2
(B) 1 only
(C) 2 only
(D) Both 1 and 2
Answer: (D) Both 1 and 2
Explanation: The National IPR Policy reaffirmed commitments to the TRIPS Agreement and the Doha Development Agenda. The then Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, subsequently renamed DPIIT, served as the nodal department coordinating intellectual-property policy. Both statements were treated as correct.
52. How many of the following constitute intangible investments:
brand recognition,
inventory,
intellectual property and
a customer mailing list?
[UPSC CSE Prelims — 2023]
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four
Answer: (C) Only three
Explanation: Brand recognition, intellectual property and customer lists represent non-physical business assets or advantages. Inventory consists of tangible goods held for production or sale. Accordingly three of the four examples are intangible, making physical inventory the exception.
51. Consider:
I. India’s share of world goods exports is 3.2 per cent.
II. Domestic and foreign firms in India have used the Production-Linked Incentive scheme.
Which is correct?
[UPSC CSE Prelims — 2023]
(A) Both true, II explains I
(B) Both true, II does not explain I
(C) I true, II false
(D) I false, II true
Answer: (D) I false, II true
Explanation: India’s merchandise-export share at the time was substantially below 3.2 per cent, invalidating the first statement. The Production-Linked Incentive programme encouraged eligible manufacturers to expand output and investment, attracting participation from Indian as well as overseas-owned companies.
