Industry: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Indian Economy)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Industry (Indian Economy). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2016Indian Economy · Industry
Q1. Which one of the following is the purpose of ‘UDAY’, a scheme of the Government?
Explanation
UDAY (Ujwal DISCOM Assurance Yojana), launched in November 2015, aims to address the financial and operational inefficiencies of power distribution companies (DIS-COMs). It seeks to improve their financial health by allowing state governments to take over 75% of their debt and service the remaining through bonds. The scheme focuses on reducing Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses to 15% by 2019, lowering power generation costs through energy efficiency, and enhancing service delivery with uninterrupted power supply and timely billing for consumers.
UPSC 2016Indian Economy · Industry
Q2. What is/are the purpose/purposes of ‘District Mineral Foundations’ in India? 1. Promoting mineral exploration activities in mineral-rich districts 2. Protecting the interests of the persons affected by mining operations 3. Authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral exploration Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Explanation
Through the amendment in Mines & Minerals (Devel-opment & Regulation) (MMDR) Act, in 2015, Government of India has made provision for establishment of District Mineral Foundation in all the districts affected by mining.
Statement 1 is incorrect: DMFs are not directly involved in promoting mineral exploration activities. Their focus is on the welfare of affected communities and areas, not on exploration or mining activities.
Statement 2 is correct: The main purpose of DMFs is to protect the interests of persons and areas affected by mining operations. They use funds collected from miners to implement various developmental and welfare projects, such as healthcare, education, sanitation, and infrastructure, in mining-affected areas.
Statement 3 is incorrect: DMFs do not have any role in authorizing State Governments to issue licenses for mineral exploration. Licensing and regulation of mining activities are handled by the respective State Governments and the Central Government under the provisions of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957.
Exam tip:
The word "Foundation" + "District" = sounds welfare-ori-ented, not exploration-related or licenses related. Only S2 aligns with this.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
1
2016
(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
2
2016
(b) 2 only
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Industry?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Industry (Indian Economy), asked from 1996 to 2025. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
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Questions on Industry (Indian Economy) are available for 19 years, from 1996 to 2025. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
