Q21. What is the most appropriate reason for the Government of Rajasthan providing massive exemptions in stamp duty and electricity duty under RIPS?
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.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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Q22. Consider the following incentives generally offered under the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS):
I. 100% exemption on Stamp Duty
II. 100% exemption on Electricity Duty for a specified period
III. Investment subsidy equivalent to a percentage of SGST
IV. Employment generation subsidy
V. Guaranteed procurement of 100% of the manufactured goods by the state government
Which of the above correctly represents the actual incentives provided under the scheme?
I. 100% exemption on Stamp Duty
II. 100% exemption on Electricity Duty for a specified period
III. Investment subsidy equivalent to a percentage of SGST
IV. Employment generation subsidy
V. Guaranteed procurement of 100% of the manufactured goods by the state government
Which of the above correctly represents the actual incentives provided under the scheme?
Explanation
RIPS offers exemptions on stamp duty and electricity duty, an investment subsidy linked to SGST and an employment generation subsidy. It does not guarantee the purchase of all the goods by the State Government, so V is wrong.
Q23. Where is the world’s largest solar park located in Rajasthan, which has also spurred the potential for localized renewable energy manufacturing?
Explanation
The Bhadla Solar Park in Jodhpur district is the world’s largest solar park, which has encouraged local renewable energy manufacturing.
Q24. Identify the correct statement(s) regarding manufacturing potential in Rajasthan.
Statement I: Rajasthan is geographically positioned to leverage the upcoming defence manufacturing corridors due to its extensive border and strategic nodes like Alwar.
Statement II: The state lacks any foundational MSME ecosystem to support defence component manufacturing.
Statement I: Rajasthan is geographically positioned to leverage the upcoming defence manufacturing corridors due to its extensive border and strategic nodes like Alwar.
Statement II: The state lacks any foundational MSME ecosystem to support defence component manufacturing.
Explanation
Rajasthan’s border position and nodes like Alwar suit defence manufacturing corridors, so Statement I is true. The State has an MSME ecosystem that can supply components, so Statement II is false.
Q25. Which of the following statements regarding the renewable energy manufacturing sector in Rajasthan is incorrect?
Explanation
Rajasthan promotes the manufacture of solar panels and has a Renewable Energy Policy. It does not rely exclusively on thermal power or ban new solar equipment factories, so A is incorrect.
Q26. Consider the following factors:
I. Highest solar insolation in the country
II. Availability of vast tracts of non-arable wasteland
III. Proximity to major ports for immediate overseas export
IV. Favorable state policies and RIPS incentives
Which of the above correctly represents the reasons for Rajasthan’s high potential in the solar energy and solar equipment manufacturing sector?
I. Highest solar insolation in the country
II. Availability of vast tracts of non-arable wasteland
III. Proximity to major ports for immediate overseas export
IV. Favorable state policies and RIPS incentives
Which of the above correctly represents the reasons for Rajasthan’s high potential in the solar energy and solar equipment manufacturing sector?
Explanation
Rajasthan has the highest solar insolation, vast non-arable wasteland and favourable policies and RIPS incentives. It is not near major ports, so III is wrong.
Q27. Which of the following districts is least likely to be a hub for large-scale heavy defence manufacturing and precision auto-components due to its remote location from industrial corridors like the NCR?
Explanation
Alwar, Jaipur and Bharatpur lie close to the NCR and the industrial corridors. Banswara, in the far south, is remote from them, so it is the least likely hub for heavy defence manufacturing.
Q28. In terms of solar energy potential and installed capacity, how is Rajasthan generally ranked among Indian states (as of recent years)?
Explanation
Rajasthan is generally ranked first among Indian States in solar energy potential and installed capacity in recent years.
Q29. Consider the following stages of the solar energy manufacturing value chain:
I. Manufacturing of Solar Cells
II. Extraction and processing of Polysilicon
III. Assembly of Solar Modules/Panels
IV. Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers
Which of the following represents the correct sequential order from raw material to final power generation infrastructure?
I. Manufacturing of Solar Cells
II. Extraction and processing of Polysilicon
III. Assembly of Solar Modules/Panels
IV. Manufacturing of Silicon Wafers
Which of the following represents the correct sequential order from raw material to final power generation infrastructure?
Explanation
The solar value chain runs from polysilicon, to silicon wafers, to solar cells, to modules. The order is II, IV, I, III.
Q30. The massive expansion of solar power generation parks in western Rajasthan acts as a catalyst for the localized solar panel industry primarily due to which economic principle?
Explanation
Large solar parks in western Rajasthan create a local market for solar panels, and economies of scale and proximity to the end market reduce logistics costs for local manufacturers.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 21 | (c) To lower initial costs and make the state a competitive destination |
| 22 | (b) I, II, III and IV |
| 23 | (d) Bhadla (Jodhpur) |
| 24 | (c) Statement I is true but Statement II is false |
| 25 | (a) The state relies exclusively on thermal power and has banned new solar equipment factories to protect agriculture. |
| 26 | (b) I, II and IV |
| 27 | (b) Banswara |
| 28 | (a) First |
| 29 | (a) II, IV, I, III |
| 30 | (a) Economies of scale and proximity to end- markets reducing logistics costs |
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.