Economy & Industries — Set 13
UP GK · अर्थव्यवस्था और उद्योग · Questions 121–130 of 140
The UP government's 'Invest UP' portal is primarily used for?
Correct Answer: A. Facilitating single-window clearance for industrial investment
Invest UP is the UP government's investor facilitation portal providing single-window clearance for businesses and industries. It enables investors to apply online for approvals, licenses, and incentives needed to set up industries in UP. The portal was launched as part of the state's efforts to improve ease of doing business and attract investments from India and abroad.
Which sector is the primary driver of Noida's economy?
Correct Answer: C. IT and Electronics Manufacturing
IT services and electronics manufacturing are the primary drivers of Noida's economy. The city hosts major IT companies like HCL Technologies, Infosys, Wipro, and TCS, as well as electronics manufacturing plants of Samsung, Oppo, and Xiaomi. Noida is also home to media companies and has one of the highest per capita incomes in UP.
The UP Defence Industrial Corridor was formally launched by Prime Minister Modi in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 2018
The UP Defence Industrial Corridor was formally launched in February 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Investors Summit in Lucknow. The corridor was announced with an investment target of Rs 20,000 crore and aims to make UP a major hub for defence and aerospace manufacturing. Companies like Brahmos, Bharat Dynamics, and many private defence firms have shown interest in the corridor.
Which crop from UP has seen significant export growth and is primarily exported to the Middle East and Southeast Asia?
Correct Answer: B. Basmati rice
Basmati rice from the western UP Terai region (districts like Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Rampur) has seen significant export growth. UP is one of the major basmati-producing states along with Haryana and Punjab. This aromatic long-grain rice is primarily exported to the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Southeast Asian countries, earning significant foreign exchange.
The 'UP Startup Policy' was launched to promote entrepreneurship. Which city has been developed as UP's primary startup hub?
Correct Answer: C. Lucknow
Lucknow has been developed as UP's primary startup hub with the establishment of incubation centres, coworking spaces, and the UP Startup Policy framework. The Lucknow IT City in Gomti Nagar and institutions like IIM Lucknow provide the ecosystem. UP has been among the top startup ecosystems outside the major metro cities of Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru.
Agra's leather footwear industry is primarily oriented towards which market?
Correct Answer: D. Both domestic and export markets
Agra's leather footwear industry serves both domestic and export markets. The city produces affordable footwear for the domestic market and branded leather shoes for export. Major export destinations include the USA, UK, Germany, Italy, and other European countries. Agra accounts for a large share of India's total footwear exports.
Bhadohi's carpet industry exports its products primarily to which countries?
Correct Answer: B. USA, Germany, UK, and Australia
Bhadohi's hand-knotted carpets are primarily exported to the USA, Germany, UK, Australia, and other western countries. The Bhadohi-Mirzapur carpet belt is the world's largest hand-knotted carpet cluster, with exports worth thousands of crores annually. The GI-tagged Bhadohi carpet uses traditional Persian and floral designs favored in western markets.
Under UP's industrial policy, what is the main incentive given to industries setting up in 'Bundelkhand' and backward districts?
Correct Answer: A. Capital subsidy, stamp duty exemption, and electricity tariff concession
Industries setting up in the backward Bundelkhand region receive capital subsidies, stamp duty exemptions, and electricity tariff concessions under UP's industrial policy. These incentives are part of the state's effort to attract investment to economically backward regions. Additional benefits may include interest subsidies on term loans and priority in land allotment.
UP's contribution to India's total agricultural exports (approximate) is?
Correct Answer: C. About 20%
The correct answer is 'About 20%'. Uttar Pradesh contributes approximately 20% of India's total agricultural exports, making it one of the top agricultural export states. Major export commodities include basmati rice, non-basmati rice, wheat, potatoes, fruits, and vegetables. The state's massive agricultural output and proximity to Delhi's logistics infrastructure support these exports.
The Lucknow Metro's Phase 2 expansion focuses on connecting which areas?
Correct Answer: B. Old Lucknow and new satellite townships
The Lucknow Metro Phase 2 expansion is planned to connect Old Lucknow areas and newer satellite townships to the existing metro network. This will improve connectivity to commercial, religious, and residential areas. The expansion aims to reduce road congestion and support the economic development of areas not covered under Phase 1.