Q1. What was the approximate contribution of the industrial sector to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Rajasthan at constant prices for the financial year 2022-23?
Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives: RAS Prelims MCQs
46 RAS Prelims MCQs on industry in Rajasthan cover the State’s policies, the SEZs, the corridors and the constraints. The MSME classification, the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme, the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor, the single window system and iStart Rajasthan are asked as facts, matches and statements.
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Q2. Identify the correct statement(s) regarding the industrial structure of Rajasthan.
Statement I: The industrial sector of Rajasthan is primarily dominated by large-scale heavy industries.
Statement II: The manufacturing sub-sector holds the highest share within the total industrial contribution to the state’s GSDP.
Statement I: The industrial sector of Rajasthan is primarily dominated by large-scale heavy industries.
Statement II: The manufacturing sub-sector holds the highest share within the total industrial contribution to the state’s GSDP.
Explanation
The industrial structure of Rajasthan is predominantly characterized by Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises rather than being dominated solely by large-scale heavy industries. Within the total industrial contribution to the Gross State Domestic Product, the manufacturing sub-sector consistently holds the highest share. This sub-sector drives employment and value addition across various regional clusters within the state’s broader economic framework.
Q3. Match the sub-sector of industry in List I with its key characteristic in Rajasthan in List II.
| Sub-sector of Industry | Key characteristics |
|---|---|
| A. Manufacturing | i. Highly dependent on real estate and infrastructure projects |
| B. Mining and Quarrying | ii. Includes power generation and utility distribution |
| C. Construction | iii. Dominates the industrial sector GSDP share |
| D. Electricity, Gas and Water Supply | iv. Capitalizes on the state’s vast non-metallic resources |
Explanation
Different sub-sectors contribute uniquely to Rajasthan’s industrial landscape. Manufacturing stands as the dominant contributor to the industrial Gross State Domestic Product. Mining and quarrying leverage the state’s vast non-metallic mineral resources. Construction activities are closely linked to infrastructure development and real estate, while the electricity, gas, and water supply sub-sector focuses on essential utility generation and distribution.
Q4. Which of the following statements correctly describes a key feature of the industrial structure of Rajasthan?
Explanation
Rajasthan possesses a unique and dominant position in India’s mineral map, especially regarding metallic minerals. The state enjoys a near-monopoly in the production of lead and zinc, hosting significant deposits and smelting facilities. This mineral wealth forms the backbone of several large-scale metallurgical industries, contributing substantially to both the state’s revenue and the national industrial output.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the industrial environment of Rajasthan:
I. Rajasthan is the sole producer of Jasper and Wollastonite in India.
II. The western districts of Rajasthan are the primary hubs for heavy automobile manufacturing.
III. The state’s industrial policy places significant emphasis on employment generation through the MSME sector.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. Rajasthan is the sole producer of Jasper and Wollastonite in India.
II. The western districts of Rajasthan are the primary hubs for heavy automobile manufacturing.
III. The state’s industrial policy places significant emphasis on employment generation through the MSME sector.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Rajasthan holds a unique status as the sole producer of certain minerals like Jasper and Wollastonite in India. Additionally, the state’s industrial policy prioritizes the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises sector due to its high potential for employment generation. However, heavy automobile manufacturing is concentrated in the eastern and northeastern industrial hubs like Bhiwadi, rather than western districts.
Q6. Match the SEZ location or developer in List I with its notified sector or type in List II.
| SEZ Location/Developer | Notified Sector/Type |
|---|---|
| A. Mahindra World City (Jaipur) | i. Information Technology (IT/ITES) |
| B. RIICO (Sitapura, Jaipur) | ii. Handicrafts |
| C. RIICO (Boranada, Jodhpur) | iii. Gems and Jewellery |
| D. Infosys Ltd. (Jaipur) | iv. Multi-product |
Explanation
Mahindra World City in Jaipur is a multi-product SEZ, the RIICO SEZ at Sitapura is for gems and jewellery, the RIICO SEZ at Boranada, Jodhpur is for handicrafts and Infosys in Jaipur has an IT SEZ. This gives A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i.
Q7. According to the revised composite criteria for MSME classification (investment in plant and machinery/equipment and annual turnover), which of the following statements is incorrect?
Explanation
Under the composite MSME criteria, a micro enterprise has investment up to Rs 1 crore and turnover up to Rs 5 crore, a small enterprise up to Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crore and a medium enterprise up to Rs 50 crore and Rs 250 crore. The State follows the national criteria and does not apply a lower one, so B is incorrect.
Q8. Consider the following challenges generally faced by the MSME sector in Rajasthan:
I. Delayed payments from large corporate buyers and government departments
II. Over-abundance of highly skilled and technically trained labor
III. Difficulty in accessing formal credit and high cost of capital
IV. Technological obsolescence and lack of innovation
Which of the above correctly represents the actual challenges faced by MSMEs?
I. Delayed payments from large corporate buyers and government departments
II. Over-abundance of highly skilled and technically trained labor
III. Difficulty in accessing formal credit and high cost of capital
IV. Technological obsolescence and lack of innovation
Which of the above correctly represents the actual challenges faced by MSMEs?
Explanation
MSMEs in Rajasthan face delayed payments, difficulty in getting formal credit at a reasonable cost and technological obsolescence. There is a shortage of skilled labour and not an over-abundance, so II is wrong.
Q9. Which of the following is NOT typically a benefit or support mechanism provided under the Rajasthan MSME Policy 2022?
Explanation
The Rajasthan MSME Policy 2022 offers subsidies on capital investment, reimbursement of quality certification charges and interest subsidy on loans. A complete waiver of all employee salaries is not part of it.
Q10. What is the name of the online portal introduced by the Central Government, and utilized in Rajasthan, for the paperless registration of MSMEs based on self-declaration?
Explanation
Udyam Registration (earlier Udyog Aadhaar) is the online portal of the Central Government used in Rajasthan for paperless registration of MSMEs on self-declaration.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 1 | (b) 27.31 percent |
| 2 | (d) Statement I is false but Statement II is true |
| 3 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 4 | (d) The state enjoys a near-monopoly in the production of lead and zinc in the country. |
| 5 | (b) I and III only |
| 6 | (a) A-iv, B-iii, C-ii, D-i |
| 7 | (b) The state classification is lower than the national criteria. |
| 8 | (b) I, III and IV |
| 9 | (a) Complete waiver of all employee salaries for five years |
| 10 | (c) Udyog Aadhaar / Udyam Registration |
Key facts from Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
- A micro enterprise has investment up to Rs 1 crore and turnover up to Rs 5 crore; a small one Rs 10 crore and Rs 50 crore; a medium one Rs 50 crore and Rs 250 crore.
- The most recent comprehensive Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) was launched in 2022, with sunrise sectors such as green hydrogen and medical devices.
- About 39 per cent of the Dedicated Freight Corridor alignment passes through Rajasthan; the Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region is a DMIC node.
- The Bhadla Solar Park in Jodhpur is the world’s largest solar park; Rajasthan ranks first in solar potential.
- The Rajasthan Enterprises Single Window Enabling and Clearance Act was passed in 2011; RajNivesh is a single window clearance system.
- The Department of IT and Communication is the nodal agency for iStart Rajasthan.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives?
This page has 46 practice MCQs on Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives (Rajasthan Economy). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
In which year was the latest RIPS launched?
In 2022. The Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2022 gives incentives such as exemptions in stamp duty and electricity duty and an investment subsidy linked to SGST, with higher benefits for sunrise sectors.
Where is the world’s largest solar park in Rajasthan?
At Bhadla in the Jodhpur district. The solar park has encouraged the development of local renewable energy manufacturing, as the State has high solar insolation and vast tracts of wasteland.
What is the DMIC node in Rajasthan at Neemrana?
The Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region, a Phase-I node of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor. About 39 per cent of the Dedicated Freight Corridor passes through Rajasthan, which makes the State a major part of the DMIC.