Industry & Infrastructure PYQs

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1. Prelims 2026Q52Industry & Infrastructure

   An e-commerce revenue model where the seller has control over pricing but doesn’t keep products in stock and instead transfers customer orders and shipment details to a third-party supplier, who then ships the goods directly to the customer, is called :

   aDropshipping ModelbAffiliate Revenue ModelcTransaction Fee Revenue ModeldAgency Revenue Model
2. Prelims 2026Q54Industry & Infrastructure

   Which one of the following best describes the key objective of India’s ‘Open Network for Digital Commerce’ (ONDC) initiative ?

   aTo allow government control over all digital commerce transactionsbTo replace private e-commerce playerscTo break the dominance of large e-commerce platforms by enabling interoperability across networksdTo mandate UPI-based payments for all online transactions
3. Prelims 2024Q50Industry & Infrastructure

   With reference to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) rules in India, consider the following statements :

   1.CSR rules specify that expenditures that benefit the company directly or its employees will not be considered as CSR activities.

   2.CSR rules do not specify minimum spending on CSR activities.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2023Q71Industry & Infrastructure

   Consider the following statements with reference to India :

   1.According to the ‘Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006’, the ‘medium enterprises’ are those with investments in plant and machinery between ₹15 crore and ₹25 crore.

   2.All bank loans to the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises qualify under the priority sector.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
5. Prelims 2022Q72Industry & Infrastructure

   In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO) ?

   1.CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.

   2.It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.

   3.It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.

   4.It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1, 2 and 3b3 and 4 onlyc1 and 2 onlyd1, 2 and 4
6. Prelims 2019Q48Industry & Infrastructure

   Consider the following statements :

   1.Coal sector was nationalized by the Government of India under Indira Gandhi.

   2.Now, coal blocks are allocated on lottery basis.

   3.Till recently, India imported coal to meet the shortages of domestic supply, but now India is self-sufficient in coal production.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
7. Prelims 2017Q55Industry & Infrastructure

   With reference to 'National Investment and Infrastructure Fund', which of the following statements is/are correct ?

   1.It is an organ of NITI Aayog.

   2.It has a corpus of ₹ 4,00,000 crore at present.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
8. Prelims 2016Q7Industry & Infrastructure

   Which one of the following is a purpose of 'UDAY', a scheme of the Government?

   aProviding technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energybProviding electricity to every household in the country by 2018cReplacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of timedProviding for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
9. Prelims 2016Q61Industry & Infrastructure

   Recently, India's first 'National Investment and Manufacturing Zone' was proposed to be set up in

   aAndhra PradeshbGujaratcMaharashtradUttar Pradesh
10. Prelims 2016Q62Industry & Infrastructure

    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 licences for mineral exploration

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
11. Prelims 2015Q8Industry & Infrastructure

    In the 'Index of Eight Core Industries', which one of the following is given the highest weight?

    aCoal productionbElectricity generationcFertilizer productiondSteel production
12. Prelims 2012Q34Industry & Infrastructure

    What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth of manufacturing sector?

    1.Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones

    2.Providing the benefit of 'single window clearance'

    3.Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
13. Prelims 2012Q39Industry & Infrastructure

    In India, in the overall Index of Industrial Production, the Indices of Eight Core Industries have a combined weight of 37·90%. Which of the following are among those Eight Core Industries?

    1.Cement

    2.Fertilizers

    3.Natural gas

    4.Refinery products

    5.Textiles

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

    a1 and 5 onlyb2, 3 and 4 onlyc1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
14. Prelims 2011Q85Industry & Infrastructure

    Why is the Government of India disinvesting its equity in the Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs)?

    1.The Government intends to use the revenue earned from the disinvestment mainly to pay back the external debt.

    2.The Government no longer intends to retain the management control of the CPSEs.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
15. Prelims 2010Q134Industry & Infrastructure

    With reference to the National Investment Fund to which the disinvestment proceeds are routed, consider the following statements :

    1.The assets in the National Investment Fund are managed by the Union Ministry of Finance.

    2.The National Investment Fund is to be maintained within the Consolidated Fund of India.

    3.Certain Asset Management Companies are appointed as the fund managers.

    4.A certain proportion of annual income is used for financing select social sectors.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 and 2b2 onlyc3 and 4d3 only
16. Prelims 2010Q136Industry & Infrastructure

    Which one of the following is not a feature of Limited Liability Partnership firm ?

    aPartners should be less than 20bPartnership and management need not be separatecInternal governance may be decided by mutual agreement among partnersdIt is corporate body with perpetual succession
17. Prelims 2009Q5Industry & Infrastructure

    Consider the following statements:

    1.MMTC Limited is India's largest international trading organisation.

    2.Neelachal Ispat Nigam Limited has been set up by MMTC jointly with the Government of Orissa.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
18. Prelims 2009Q11Industry & Infrastructure

    Among other things, which one of the following was the purpose for which the Deepak Parekh Committee was constituted?

    aTo study the current socio-economic conditions of certain minority communitiesbTo suggest measures for financing the development of infrastructurecTo frame a policy on the production of genetically modified organismsdTo suggest measures to reduce the fiscal deficit in the Union Budget
19. Prelims 2009Q16Industry & Infrastructure

    With which one of the following has the B. K. Chaturvedi Committee dealt?

    aReview of Centre-State relationsbReview of Delimitation ActcTax reforms and measures to increase revenuesdPrice reforms in the oil sector
20. Prelims 2008Q11Industry & Infrastructure

    In August 2006, the Government of India notified the Rural Electrification Policy. This policy aims at provision of access to all households by which year?

    a2008b2009c2010d2012
21. Prelims 2008Q53Industry & Infrastructure

    Which of the following pairs in respect of current power generation in India is/are correctly matched? (Rounded Figure)

    1.Installed electricity generation capacity : 100000 MW

    2.Electricity generation : 660 billion kWh

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
22. Prelims 2008Q98Industry & Infrastructure

    Which of the following are the public sector undertakings of the Government of India?

    1.Balmer Lawrie and Company Ltd.

    2.Dredging Corporation of India

    3.Educational Consultants of India Ltd.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
23. Prelims 2008Q123Industry & Infrastructure

    Rajiv Gandhi National Flying Institute is being established in which State?

    aKarnatakabMaharashtracKeraladOrissa
24. Prelims 2007Q106Industry & Infrastructure

    With reference to the steel industry in India in recent times, consider the following statements:

    1.Vizag Steel Plant (RINL) has been declared a Mini-Ratna.

    2.Merger of IISCO with SAIL has been completed.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
25. Prelims 2007Q115Industry & Infrastructure

    In which of the following cities is the Global Automotive Research Center being set up?

    aChennaibHyderabadcPunedGurgaon
26. Prelims 2006Q2Industry & Infrastructure

    Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

    Well-known Company : Major Area of Work

    aAdobe Systems India : SoftwarebSasken : Communication technologycGenpact : Power generationdSynthite : Export of spices
27. Prelims 2006Q65Industry & Infrastructure

    Consider the following statements:

    1.Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has been established by each State Government in India.

    2.One of the components of the Accelerated Power Development and Reforms Programme (APDRP) is upgradation of sub-transmission and distribution system for electricity in India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
28. Prelims 2006Q110Industry & Infrastructure

    Projects and Development India Limited is mainly engaged in design engineering, procurement and supervision of construction/commissioning in which area?

    aPharmaceutical plantsbPetroleum refineries and sugar factoriescShip-building yarddFertilizer and allied chemical plants
29. Prelims 2005Q108Industry & Infrastructure

    Which one of the following pairs are correctly matched?

    Enterprise — Industrial Group

    1.VSNL — Bharti Group

    2.Mundra Special Economic Zone Ltd — Adani Group

    3.CMC Ltd — Tata Group

    4.IPCL — Reliance Group

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a1, 2 and 3b3 and 4c1, 2 and 4d2, 3 and 4
30. Prelims 2005Q133Industry & Infrastructure

    Who among the following is not a member of the Investment Commission formed in December, 2004?

    aRatan TatabDeepak ParekhcAshok GangulydKumaramangalam Birla