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Industrial Growth & Economic Reforms MCQ — 352 Practice Questions with Answers

Practice 352 Industrial Growth & Economic Reforms multiple-choice questions with detailed answers and explanations. Ideal for RAS/RPSC exam preparation.

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Practice Questions

Q1. Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) is regulated by:

A PFRDA
B IRDAI
C RBI
D SEBI Correct

Explanation

AIFs are regulated by SEBI under SEBI (AIF) Regulations, 2012. Three categories: Category I (venture capital, SME, social venture, infrastructure), Category II (PE, debt funds), Category III (hedge funds).

Q2. India signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with:

A Japan and South Korea Correct
B USA and UK
C Russia and Germany
D China and Japan

Explanation

India has CEPAs with South Korea (signed August 2009, effective January 2010) and Japan (signed February 2011, effective August 2011). India also has a CEPA with UAE (2022) and ECTA with Australia (2022). Negotiations are ongoing with UK, EU, and others.

Q3. Which original SEZ Rules are being amended by the 2025 notification?

A SEZ Rules, 2000
B SEZ Rules, 2006 Correct
C SEZ Rules, 2010
D SEZ Rules, 2015

Explanation

The amendments modify the Special Economic Zones Rules, 2006.

Q4. The 'One District One Product' (ODOP) initiative is related to:

A Importing products for each district
B Banning agricultural products
C Promoting a unique product from each district to boost local economy Correct
D Restricting districts to produce only one product

Explanation

ODOP aims to select, brand, and promote at least one product from each district. It was first adopted by UP in 2018 and later expanded nationally under the PM Formalization of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PM FME) scheme. It helps local artisans and producers reach wider markets.

Q5. India's largest export item is:

A Petroleum products Correct
B Textiles
C IT services
D Gems and jewelry

Explanation

Petroleum products (refined) are India's largest merchandise export item, reflecting India's strong refining capacity (India is a net importer of crude but net exporter of refined products). Including services, IT services would be the largest.

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Q6. The global generics market is projected to reach what value by 2030?

A $614 billion
B $314 billion
C $414 billion
D $814 billion
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Q7. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending is mandatory for companies with:

A All companies
B Net worth of Rs 500 crore or turnover of Rs 1,000 crore or net profit of Rs 5 crore
C Only government companies
D Companies listed on stock exchange only
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Q8. SEZ units are required to achieve positive Net Foreign Exchange earnings within:

A 3 years
B 1 year
C 10 years
D 5 years from commencement
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Q9. Which of the following is a consequence of globalisation on Indian society?

A Complete elimination of poverty
B Growth of a new middle class and increased inequality
C End of all caste distinctions
D Decline of urban areas
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Q10. The Second Five Year Plan (1956-61) laid emphasis on:

A Information technology
B Heavy industries and industrialization
C Services sector
D Agriculture
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Q11. The Duty Free Import Authorization (DFIA) scheme allows:

A Free export of goods
B Duty-free import of inputs for export production
C Tax-free domestic production
D Import of consumer goods without duty
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Q12. Consider the following statements regarding the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement Joint Statement signed on February 24, 2026: 1. It was signed by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi. 2. GCC bilateral trade with India stood at USD 178.56 billion in FY 2024-25, constituting about 15.42% of India's global trade. 3. The FTA negotiations cover only trade in goods and customs procedures, excluding services and digital trade. Which of the statements given above is/are CORRECT?

A 1 and 2 only
B 2 and 3 only
C 1 and 3 only
D 1, 2 and 3
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Q13. India's public stockholding proposal at WTO MC14 seeks a permanent peace clause for which purpose?

A To subsidize exports of agricultural goods
B To protect developing countries' right to procure food at MSP from small farmers
C To impose tariffs on imported food grains
D To ban genetically modified food crops
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Q14. What is the minimum investment commitment under the SPMEPCI scheme?

A Rs 2,000 crore
B Rs 4,150 crore
C Rs 5,000 crore
D Rs 10,000 crore
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Q15. When was the REPM manufacturing scheme approved by the Union Cabinet?

A October 1, 2025
B November 12, 2025
C November 26, 2025
D December 5, 2025

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