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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RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q41. Match the DMIC investment region or industrial area in List I with its development phase or status in List II.
DMIC Investment Region/Industrial Area
Development Phase/Status
A. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region
i. Phase-I Development Node
B. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area
ii. Phase-I Development Node
C. Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area
iii. Phase-II Development Node
D. Rajsamand-Bhilwara Industrial Area
iv. Phase-II Development Node
Explanation
Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region and the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area are Phase-I nodes, while the Jaipur-Dausa and Rajsamand-Bhilwara industrial areas are Phase-II nodes. This gives A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q42. Consider the following benefits provided under the iStart Rajasthan program: I. Q-rate assessment for evaluating startup potential II. Financial assistance for rural startups under Rajivika III. Free international flight tickets for all startup founders IV. Incubation space at minimal or no cost Which of the above correctly identifies the actual benefits provided?
Explanation
The iStart Rajasthan programme provides Q-rate assessment of start-up potential, financial help for rural start-ups under Rajivika and incubation space at little or no cost. Free international flight tickets are not given.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q43. Which of the following districts of Rajasthan does NOT fall under the broad influence zone (150 km on both sides of the DFC) of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)?
Explanation
The DMIC influence zone covers 150 km on both sides of the Dedicated Freight Corridor, which includes Alwar, Jaipur and Ajmer. Jaisalmer lies outside it.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q44. The Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region (KBNIR) is being developed as a major node under which mega-infrastructure project?
Explanation
The Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region is being developed as a major node of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q45. Consider the following major nodes of the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) in Rajasthan: I. Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar Industrial Area II. Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana Investment Region III. Ajmer-Kishangarh Investment Region IV. Jaipur-Dausa Industrial Area Which of the following represents the correct geographical order from North to South?
Explanation
From north to south the DMIC nodes in Rajasthan are Khushkhera-Bhiwadi-Neemrana, Jaipur-Dausa, Ajmer-Kishangarh and Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar. The order is II, IV, III, I.
RAS PrelimsRajasthan Economy · Industry in Rajasthan: Status, Issues and Initiatives
Q46. The integration of the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) with the DMIC in Rajasthan is expected to cause which of the following primary economic effects?
Explanation
Linking the Dedicated Freight Corridor with the DMIC reduces the logistics transit time between Rajasthan and the western ports.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
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(a) I, II and IV
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(b) Jaisalmer
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(b) Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC)
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(a) II, IV, III, I
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(c) Reduction in logistics transit time between Rajasthan and western ports
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.
