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UPSC 2001 · Q29 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

Assertion (A): There was an increase in industrial production during 1999-2000.

Reason (R): The period witnessed a stable exchange rate and improved business sentiments.

(a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Both A and R are individually true, but R is NOT a correct explanation of A
(c) A is true, but R is false
(d) A is false, but R is true
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Answer: (a) Both A and R are individually true, and R is the correct explanation of A
UPSC 2001 · Q38 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

Consider the following statements regarding power sector in India: I. The installed capacity of power generation is around 95000 MW. II. Nuclear plants contribute nearly 15% of total power generation. III. Hydroelectricity plants contribute nearly 40% of total power generation. IV. Thermal plants at present account for nearly 80% of total power generation.

Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a) I only
(b) II and III
(c) III and IV
(d) I and IV
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Answer: (d) I and IV
UPSC 2001 · Q64 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

Consider the following factors regarding an industry: I. Capital investments II. Business turnover III. Labour force IV. Power consumption

Which of these determine the nature and size of the industry?

(a) I, III and IV
(b) I, II and IV
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I and III
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Answer: (a) I, III and IV