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2015 · Q90Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of

  1. (a)labour-augmenting technological progress
  2. (b)capital-augmenting technological progress
  3. (c)capital-reducing technological progress
  4. (d)None of the above
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Official answer(b) capital-augmenting technological progress

2026 · Q25Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

Consider the following statements with reference to the Sagarmala Programme of the Government of India : I. The Sagarmala Programme seeks to achieve port-led economic growth through cost-effective and sustainable coastal infrastructure. II. The success of the Sagarmala Programme is reflected in significant growth in coastal and inland waterway shipping, along with improved global port rankings. III. Sagarmala 2.0 aims to position India as a global maritime innovation hub aligned with Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047 visions. Which of the following relationships among the above statements is/are correct ? 1. Statement II validates the effectiveness of the strategies envisioned in statement I. 2. Statement III extends the objectives of statement I by embedding them into a future-oriented innovation framework. 3. Statement I contradicts statement III by focusing only on traditional infrastructure instead of modern innovation. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2
  3. (c)2 and 3
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(b) 1 and 2

2026 · Q34Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

In what way(s) does the Vizhinjam International Seaport represent a structural shift in India's maritime trade and logistics policy ? 1. By functioning exclusively as a domestic cargo hub to reduce reliance on coastal shipping and eliminate the need for foreign collaborations. 2. By focusing primarily on passenger cruise tourism and heritage shipping to increase Kerala's profile as a maritime heritage destination. 3. By leveraging its natural deep draft and strategic location to reduce dependence on foreign trans-shipment ports, enhance revenue retention, and reposition India in regional maritime trade. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)1 and 2
  3. (c)2 and 3
  4. (d)3 only
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Official answer(d) 3 only

2026 · Q48Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

Which one of the following pairs of semiconductor plants in India and their locations is not correctly matched ?

  1. (a)CG Power and Industrial Solutions Pvt. Ltd. in partnership with Renesas Electronics and STARS Microelectronics : Gujarat
  2. (b)Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test Pvt. Ltd. : Assam
  3. (c)HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture India Chip Ltd. : Madhya Pradesh
  4. (d)SicSem Pvt. Ltd. : Odisha
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Official answer(c) HCL-Foxconn Joint Venture India Chip Ltd. : Madhya Pradesh

2026 · Q60Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct ? 1. Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs). 2. China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India. 3. The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector. 4. Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements. Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. (a)1 and 3 only
  2. (b)3 only
  3. (c)1, 3 and 4
  4. (d)1, 2 and 4
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Official answer(a) 1 and 3 only

2025 · Q4Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industryeasy

Consider the following statements : I. The Reserve Bank of India mandates all the listed companies in India to submit a Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR). II. In India, a company submitting a BRSR makes disclosures in the report that are largely non-financial in nature. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)I only
  2. (b)II only
  3. (c)Both I and II
  4. (d)Neither I nor II
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Official answer(b) II only

2025 · Q6Indian EconomyInfrastructure & Industrymoderate

Consider the following statements : I. India has joined the Minerals Security Partnership as a member. II. India is a resource-rich country in all the 30 critical minerals that it has identified. III. The Parliament in 2023 has amended the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 empowering the Central Government to exclusively auction mining lease and composite license for certain critical minerals. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. (a)I and II only
  2. (b)II and III only
  3. (c)I and III only
  4. (d)I, II and III
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Official answer(c) I and III only