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The correct answer is brass.

• Moradabad is also known as Pital Nagri for its prominent brass handicrafts industry.

Important Points

•  Moradabad is well known industrial city and export centre.
•  The handicrafts industry of Moradabad exceeds 40% of the total handicraft exports from India.
•  Manufactured products such as iron sheet, metal wares, aluminium, artworks and glassware are exported from the industries in Moradabad.
•  Moradabad is one of the seven industrial corridors which are declared by the State Government under Industrial Policy 1999–2002.
•  Uttar Pradesh Government has developed Moradabad Special Economic Zone (SEZ) which is the only government developed SEZ in northern India.
•  Moradabad SEZ offers exceptional infrastructure, encouraging services and sector-specific facilities for the Handicraft Trade.

The correct answer is three.

Key Points

• ​Industrial Policy Resolution (IPR) 1956:-

  • It laid the foundation for India’s second five-year plan and Industrial policy Resolution 1956, which paved the way for the development of the Public Sector and License Raj.  
  • In accordance with the goal of the state controlling the commanding heights of the economy, the Industrial Policy  Resolution of 1956 was adopted. 
  • The 1956 Policy empha­sised the need to expand the public sector and build up a large and growing coop­erative sector. 
  • It encourages the separation of ownership and management in private in­dustries and, above all, prevents the rise of pri­vate monopolies. 
  • This resolution formed the basis of the Second Five Year Plan, the plan which tried to build the basis for a socialist pattern of society. 
  • This resolution classified Industries into three categories.
  • The first category comprised industries that would be exclusively owned by the government; the second category consisted of industries in which the private sector could supplement the efforts of the public sector. 
  • It was based upon the Mahalanobis Model of growth which advocated that emphasis should be laid on the heavy industries, which can increase the economic output of the country. Mahalanobis model suggested the dominance of the heavy industries. 
  • It laid emphasis on integrated infrastructure development as a prerequisite to private investment and therefore gave priority to power, transport, and financial institutions.
  • It gave recognition to small-scale industries such as cottage industries with respect to balanced regional growth and also gave tax concessions and subsidies.
  • It gave impetus to industrial development in far-off of the country to increase economic growth.
  • It considered FDI as complementary to domestic growth provided a major share in control and management was to be given to Indian hands. 

The correct answer is Ghazipur.

• Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh is the opium factory of the Central Government located.

Additional Information

• Processing of opium in India began with the setting up of the opium factory in 1820 in Ghazipur, a town of Eastern Uttar Pradesh located on the banks of the river Ganga.
• During the period of World War II, an alkaloid plant was set up in a Ghazipur in 1943.
• The Opium and Alkaloid Plants of Ghazipur are spread over an area of about 43 acres.
• The second plant for processing opium and manufacture of alkaloids is located in the Neemuch district of Madya Pradesh, which is approximately 5 km. from the eastern border of Rajasthan.
• It also comprises two separate units namely, the Opium Factory and Alkaloid Works.
• The Neemuch Opium Factory has been in operation since 1^st April 1935.
• Initially, there was another Opium Factory at Mandsaur but the same was closed down in the year 1969.
• The Alkaloid works was inaugurated on 6^th October 1976. The campus has an area of 57,000 sq. mtrs.
• The Alkaloid Works at Ghazipur and Neemuch processes raw opium for the manufacture of alkaloid/ drugs, namely narcotine, thebaine, papaverine and codeine phosphate.
• Morphine salts and Codeine Phosphate are the main products supplied to Indian Pharmaceutical Industries.
• The Alkaloid Works also has its own process control and quality control laboratories to ensure regular monitoring of process samples and stringent quality control.
• The organization also has a full-fledged Research and Development wing.

Important Points

• Lucknow is known as the 'City of Nawabs'.
• Uttar Pradesh is the 'Sugar Bowl of India'.
• Kanpur is known as the 'Manchester of North India'.
• Kanpur is known as the 'Leather City of India'.
• Kanpur is known as the 'Industrial and Economic Capital of Uttar Pradesh'. 
• Allahabad is known as the 'City of Prime Ministers'.
• Varanasi is known as the 'Religious Capital of India'.
• Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'City of Widows'.
• Aligarh is famous for 'Lock Production'.

The correct answer is Iron.

Key Points

• Iron is referred to as the "mother of industries" because it is the backbone of industrialization and infrastructure development.
• It is the primary raw material for the production of steel, which is extensively used in construction, transportation, machinery, and various other industries.
• India is one of the largest producers of iron ore, and its extraction and processing contribute significantly to the country's economy and industrial base.
• The iron and steel industry is considered a key driver of modern industrial development and is a critical input for manufacturing and economic growth.
• Iron is indispensable in the manufacturing of industrial machinery, vehicles, appliances, and tools, further reinforcing its title as the "mother of industries."

Additional Information

• Iron Ore:
  • Iron ore is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is one of the main raw materials to produce steel.
  • Major iron ore deposits are found in Australia, Brazil, Russia, and India.
  • Hematite and magnetite are the two most important iron ores mined for steel production.
• Steel Industry:
  • Steel is an alloy of iron and carbon, and its production is a major industrial activity globally.
  • It is used extensively in infrastructure, automotive, construction, and energy sectors.
• Iron's Role in Economic Growth:
  • The availability of iron and steel is considered a key indicator of a country's industrial strength.
  • Countries with robust iron and steel industries often lead in global manufacturing and exports.
• Environmental Concerns:
  • Mining of iron ore and steel production contribute to environmental pollution, including deforestation and carbon emissions.
  • Efforts are being made globally to adopt sustainable practices in mining and steel manufacturing.

The correct answer is Mining.

Key Points

• The primary activity includes those occupations which are closely related to man’s natural environment.
  • The most important feature of the primary sector is that it forms the base for all other activities.
  • These economic functions deliver the raw material for other industries, which further refine and develop these materials into products to sell to customers.
  • Some important examples of primary activities are Gathering, hunting, fishing, lumbering, animal rearing, farming, and mining.
    • Animal rearing or dairy is a primary activity. In this activity, farmers are dependent on the biological process of the animals, the availability of fodder, etc. The product, milk, is also natural.

Additional Information

• Secondary activities are those activities that involve the manufacturing of finished goods by processing the raw materials that are found in nature.
  • It is known as the manufacturing sector.
  • Some examples of the secondary sector include metalworking and smelting, automobile production, textile production, chemical and engineering industries, aerospace manufacturing, energy utilities, engineering, breweries and bottlers, construction, and shipbuilding.
• The Tertiary sector is known as the service sector.
  • This sector provides useful services to primary and secondary sectors for this functioning of their working.
  • Services related to banking, insurance, trade, and communication come in this sector.

The correct answer is Option 2

Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act

Key Points

• MGNREGA is one of the largest work guarantee programmes in the world which was launched in 2005. 
• The primary objective of the scheme is to guarantee 100 days of employment in every financial year.
• Unlike earlier employment guarantee schemes, MGNREGA aims at addressing the causes of chronic poverty through a rights-based framework.

The correct answer is Mining, metallurgical operations and pharmaceuticals.

Key Points

• The eight core industries included are- Coal, Crude oil, Natural Gas, Petroleum refinery products, Fertilizer, Cement, Steel, and Electricity generation.
• These are called core industries because of their likely impact on general economic activity as well as their industrial activity.
• These eight industries comprise 40.27% of the weight of the items included in the Index of Industrial Production.
• The weight of all these sectors is as follows:

  Sl. no.	Industry	Percentage
  1	Petroleum Refinery	28.04
  2	Electricity Generation	19.85
  3	Steel	17.92
  4	Coal	10.33
  5	Natural Gas	8.98
  6	Crude Oil Production	6.88
  7	Cement	5.37
  8	Fertilizers	2.63

The correct answer is Public 

 Key Points

• The general definition of the public sector includes government ownership or control rather than mere function and thereby includes, for example, the exercise of public authority or the implementation of public policy. 
• PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings) are government-owned corporations in India, in which 51% or more than 51% of the paid-up share capital is owned by the government of India.
• However, it can be only the central government or only state government of any state or central government with any state government or state governments.

 Important PointsPublic Sector undertakings (PSU) can be classified into three following categories:

• Central public-sector Enterprises (CPSEs) – Companies that are under the direct control of the Central Government or of other CPSEs by 51% or more than 51% of capital share ownership.
• Central Public-Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) are further classified into Strategic CPSE and Non-strategic CPSE.
• Strategic Central Public-sector Enterprises (CPSEs) which includes the Arms & Ammunition and the defense equipment’s, defense aircraft and other items related to Defense, and in the field of atomic energy and Railways transport.
• The rest of the CPSEs are regarded as Non-strategic CPSE.
• Public Sector banks (PSBs) – Banks that are under the direct control of the Central Government or of other PSBs by 51% or more than 51% of capital share ownership.
• State Level Public Enterprises (SLPEs) – Companies that are under the direct control of the State Government or other SLPEs by 51% or more than 51% of capital share ownership.

The correct answer is September 2014.

• The Make in India program aims to convert India to a self-reliant country and to give the Indian economy global recognition.
• The Make in India program was started on 25^th September 2014.
• It was launched by the prime minister of India Narendra Modi.
• It was launched during the 12^th five-year planning in India.
• The Make in India is organized by the government of India.
• The main objectives of the Make in India program are:
  • Enforcement of secondary and tertiary sectors in India.
  • Manufacturing of products in India and sell the products worldwide.
  • Creating job opportunities for more than 10 million people.
  • Boosting of India's GDP, trade, and economic growth.

The correct answer is Agriculture.

Important Points 

• The primary sector of the economy is related to agriculture.
• The primary sector is also called 'agriculture and related sector'.
• The primary sector is related to the extraction and harvesting of natural products.
• The primary sector consists of agriculture, dairy, fishing, forestry.

Additional Information 

• The secondary sector is also called the manufacturing sector.
• The tertiary sector is well known as the service sector.
  • The goods that are produced in the primary or secondary sector are transported and then sold in wholesale and retail shops through the tertiary sector.
  • Services based on information technology such as an internet cafe, ATM booths, call centers, and software companies are coming under the tertiary sector.

None of the above is the correct answer.

Key Points

• The ultimate aim of MII is to transform India into global design and manufacturing hub.
• Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal agency for its implementation.
• It was launched on 25th September, 2014.
• Objectives of MII are as follows-
  • Raise manufacturing sector growth to 12-14 % per year.
  • Create 100 million additional jobs in manufacturing sector by 2022.
  • Increase in the manufacturing sector’s share in the GDP to 25% by 2022.
  • Rise in domestic value addition and technological depth in manufacturing sector.

The correct answer is BHEL.

Key Points

• Maharatna PSU
  • The Maharatna dispensation was instituted by the Union government in order to enable big Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) to grow into global giants (introduced in 2010).
  • CPSEs are companies in which the Central Government or other CPSEs own 51 percent or more of the stock.
  • The government has bestowed the title of 'Maharatna' on the state-owned Power Finance Corporation (PFC).
  • The Department of Public Enterprises, which is part of the Ministry of Finance, issued an order to that effect.
  • PFC is the country's 14th public sector business to be granted 'Maharatna' status, joining the names of ONGC, Indian Oil Corporation, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), and BHEL, among others.

Important Points

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
  • It is Maharatna PSU. Hence, Option 1 is correct.
  • It is engaged in the design, engineering, manufacturing, construction, testing, commissioning, and servicing of a wide range of products, systems, and services for the core sectors of the economy.
  • It supplies electric locomotives to the Indian Railways and defense equipment such as the Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) naval guns manufactured in partnership with the Ordnance Factory Board and simulators to the Indian Armed Forces.

Additional Information

• List of Maharatna Companies 

The correct answer is Tertiary Sector.

Key Points

• The primary sector is concerned with the extraction of raw materials from the Earth, such as agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining.
• The secondary sector is concerned with the processing of raw materials into finished goods, such as manufacturing, construction, and energy.
• The tertiary sector is concerned with the provision of services, such as transportation, communication, education, and healthcare.
• Internet cafes, ATM booths, and call centres are all examples of businesses that provide services.
• Therefore, they are all part of the tertiary sector.

Additional Information

The correct answer is Jamshedpur.

Important Points

• The first steel plant in India was set up in India at Jamshedpur.
  • It was established by Jamsedji Nusserwanji Tata in 1907.
• Jamshedpur is an industrial city in Jharkhand. 
  • Jamshedpur is the first planned industrial city in India.
  • The city was founded by Jamsetji Tata.
  • The city is also called Tatanagar.
  • The construction of the first steel plant as well as the city officially began in 1908.
  • Tata Steel is the largest industry in Jamshedpur.

Additional Information

• Jamsedji Nusserwanji Tata is popularly called the "Father of Indian Industry".
• Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) is considered the first iron and steel industry in India.
• Steel Authority of India(SAIL) is the authority that controls all steel plants under the public sector in India.
• India became the second top steel producer in 2019 by replacing Japan.
• Bokaro Steel Plant is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India built with the help of Russia.
• Rourkela Steel Plant is the first integrated steel plant in the public sector in India built with the help of West Germany.
• Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL) is located in the city of Bhadravathi in Karnataka.

Image of all the steel production all over in India:

The correct answer is 1948.

Key Points

• The first industrial policy statement of India is known as Industrial Policy Resolution.
• It was announced in the year 1948.
• It defined the role of the State in industrial development both as an entrepreneur and authority.
• Industrial Policy Resolution,1948 states that India is going to have a Mixed Economic Model.
• The Industries (Development and Regula­tion) Act was passed in 1951.
• It was passed to implement the Industrial Policy Resolution, 1948.

Additional Information

• India’s Industrial Policy classified industries into four broad areas:​
  • Strategic Industries (Public Sector) -  It included in its ambit the manufacture of arms and ammunition, production and control of atomic energy and the ownership and management of railway transport. These industries became the exclusive monopoly of the Central government of India. 
  • Basic/Key Industries (Public-cum-Private Sector) - This included coal, iron and steel, aircraft manufacture, shipbuilding, manufacture of telephone, telegraphs and wireless apparatus, and mineral oils. New undertakings in this category could be started only by the state government.
  • Important Industries (Controlled Private Sector) - This included industries of basic importance like machine tools, chemicals, fertilizers, non-ferrous metals, rubber manufacturers, cement, paper, newsprint, automobiles, electric engineering, etc. for which the Central Government would feel necessary to plan and regulate.
  • Other Industries (Private and Cooperative Sector) - It included those industries which were left open to the private sector, individual as well as cooperative.