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UPSC 2016 · Q7 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

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

(a) Providing technical and financial assistance to start-up entrepreneurs in the field of renewable sources of energy
(b) Providing electricity to every household in the country by 2018
(c) Replacing the coal-based power plants with natural gas, nuclear, solar, wind and tidal power plants over a period of time
(d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
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Answer: (d) Providing for financial turnaround and revival of power distribution companies
UPSC 2016 · Q61 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

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

(a) Andhra Pradesh
(b) Gujarat
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: (a) Andhra Pradesh
UPSC 2016 · Q62 · Indian Economy › Infrastructure & Industry · Save

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.

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 2 only