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Model Answer Frameworks

Industrial Development: Investment Promotion, MSMEs, Petroleum Resources

Paper I · Unit 2 Section 11 of 15 0 PYQs 36 min
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Model Answer Frameworks

5-Mark Answer Template — Example 1 (50 words)

Question: What is Pachpadra Refinery? Give its capacity, location, promoters, and current construction status.

Model Answer:

Pachpadra Refinery (HPCL-Rajasthan Refinery Ltd./HRRL) is a 9 MMTPA refinery at Pachpadra, Barmer district, promoted by HPCL (74%) and Government of Rajasthan (26%). Total project cost ₹71,509 crore. As of 2024-25, ₹52,332.50 crore spent, 84% physically complete, 24,000+ workers engaged. Expected commissioning: 2026-27.

Word budget: Location+capacity+promoters (15) + cost figures (15) + completion status (10) + commissioning timeline (10) = ~50 words

5-Mark Answer Template — Example 2 (50 words)

Question: Write a brief note on Rajasthan's petroleum resources and production.

Model Answer:

Rajasthan's petroleum potential area spans 1,50,000 sq km across four basins. Barmer-Sanchore Basin (operated by Vedanta Ltd.) produces 66,000–67,000 bopd from 15 fields — Mangala, Bhagyam, Aishwarya being the largest. Rajasthan contributes 14.95% of India's onshore crude (4.39 MMTPA). Natural gas output: 3.50–3.70 MMSCM/day.

Word budget: Potential area (8) + basin + operator (12) + fields + daily production (15) + national share (8) + gas (8) = ~51 words

10-Mark Answer Template (150 words)

Question: Discuss the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 — its scope, sectoral investments committed, and significance for Rajasthan's industrial development.

Model Answer:

Introduction: Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit (December 9-11, 2024, Jaipur) was the largest-ever investment summit in Rajasthan's history, convened to position the state as India's premier investment destination.

Key Points:

  1. Scale: 5,000+ delegates from 32+ countries; 9,500+ MoUs signed; total investment committed: ₹35 lakh crore — highest for any single state investment event in India.

  2. Sectoral composition: Renewable energy attracted the largest share (₹8+ lakh crore), followed by manufacturing, IT/ITeS, tourism, and defence. Reflects Rajasthan's comparative advantages in solar irradiation and industrial land availability.

  3. Policy enabler: RIPS 2024 (SGST reimbursement, investment subsidy) was the primary incentive framework presented. Single-window SIPB clearances and DMIC proximity are institutional USPs.

  4. Implementation challenge: MoU-to-investment conversion tracked by RBIP. Key projects in DPR stage as of April 2026; ground-level investment flow is gradual.

Conclusion: Rising Rajasthan 2024 provides a strong investment pipeline; the state's ability to convert MoU commitments into operational projects will determine actual industrial growth through 2030.

Word count: ~155 words