Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers on “Make in India: Achievements and Challenges” for Civil Services Examination preparation

1. What is the primary objective of the “Make in India” initiative?

• a) Promote foreign education
• b) Encourage foreign investments
• c) Boost domestic manufacturing
• d) Reduce imports
  Answer: c) Boost domestic manufacturing

2. In which year was the “Make in India” campaign launched?

• a) 2012
• b) 2014
• c) 2016
• d) 2018
  Answer: b) 2014

3. Which government body is responsible for overseeing the “Make in India” initiative?

• a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• b) Ministry of Finance
• c) Ministry of External Affairs
• d) Ministry of Labor and Employment
  Answer: a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry

4. Which sector is NOT specifically targeted by the “Make in India” initiative?

• a) Defense manufacturing
• b) Renewable energy
• c) Pharmaceuticals
• d) Agriculture
  Answer: d) Agriculture

5. What was a key feature of the “Make in India” campaign aimed at improving the ease of doing business?

• a) Reduced taxation
• b) Simplified regulatory processes
• c) Increased labor laws
• d) Increased import duties
  Answer: b) Simplified regulatory processes

6. Which scheme is associated with the “Make in India” initiative for promoting startups?

• a) Startup India
• b) Digital India
• c) Skill India
• d) Atal Innovation Mission
  Answer: a) Startup India

7. “Make in India” promotes the development of which type of zones to attract investments?

• a) Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
• b) Free Trade Zones (FTZs)
• c) Export Processing Zones (EPZs)
• d) Industrial Parks
  Answer: a) Special Economic Zones (SEZs)

8. Which of the following was a major challenge faced by the “Make in India” initiative?

• a) Lack of skilled workforce
• b) High levels of foreign investments
• c) Over-regulation of industries
• d) Excessive exports
  Answer: a) Lack of skilled workforce

9. The “Make in India” initiative includes the promotion of which manufacturing sector?

• a) High-end electronics
• b) Traditional handicrafts
• c) Textiles and garments
• d) Heavy industries
  Answer: a) High-end electronics

10. What is the significance of the “Make in India” logo?

• a) It represents international trade partnerships
• b) It symbolizes domestic manufacturing and production
• c) It indicates foreign investment approvals
• d) It marks new technological innovations
  Answer: b) It symbolizes domestic manufacturing and production

11. The “Make in India” initiative aims to increase the contribution of the manufacturing sector to GDP from ___% to ___% by 2025.

• a) 15% to 25%
• b) 20% to 25%
• c) 25% to 30%
• d) 30% to 35%
  Answer: a) 15% to 25%

12. Which of the following sectors is highlighted in the “Make in India” initiative for improving infrastructure?

• a) Aerospace and defense
• b) Hospitality
• c) Banking and finance
• d) Real estate
  Answer: a) Aerospace and defense

13. What is a key benefit of the “Make in India” initiative for foreign investors?

• a) Reduced tax rates
• b) Simplified business registration processes
• c) Direct financial aid
• d) Increased import tariffs
  Answer: b) Simplified business registration processes

14. How does “Make in India” address the issue of skill development?

• a) By increasing import of skilled labor
• b) By setting up more vocational training centers
• c) By reducing educational standards
• d) By promoting foreign universities
  Answer: b) By setting up more vocational training centers

15. What major policy change was introduced to support the “Make in India” initiative?

• a) Removal of all environmental regulations
• b) Introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• c) Increase in corporate tax rates
• d) Reduction in FDI limits in defense
  Answer: b) Introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)

16. What role does the “Make in India” initiative play in promoting innovation?

• a) It restricts foreign technology imports
• b) It supports research and development (R&D)
• c) It focuses only on traditional methods
• d) It limits investment in tech startups
  Answer: b) It supports research and development (R&D)

17. Which international agreement was leveraged to boost the “Make in India” initiative?

• a) Paris Agreement
• b) Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS)
• c) World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements
• d) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)
  Answer: c) World Trade Organization (WTO) agreements

18. Which specific area does the “Make in India” initiative target to enhance local production capabilities?

• a) Medical devices
• b) Luxury goods
• c) Consumer electronics
• d) Fast food
  Answer: a) Medical devices

19. How does “Make in India” propose to improve the ease of doing business?

• a) By increasing bureaucratic procedures
• b) By creating a single-window clearance system
• c) By restricting foreign investments
• d) By imposing higher tariffs on imports
  Answer: b) By creating a single-window clearance system

20. What was a key achievement of the “Make in India” initiative by 2020?

• a) Significant increase in unemployment rates
• b) Growth in the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP
• c) Reduction in foreign direct investment
• d) Increase in industrial disputes
  Answer: b) Growth in the manufacturing sector’s contribution to GDP

21. Which sector did the “Make in India” initiative focus on to reduce dependence on imports?

• a) Defense
• b) Education
• c) Healthcare
• d) Tourism
  Answer: a) Defense

22. The “Make in India” initiative encourages which of the following to enhance industrial growth?

• a) Greenfield investments
• b) Privatization of state-owned enterprises
• c) Restricting foreign technology
• d) Reduction in domestic investments
  Answer: a) Greenfield investments

23. Which program is aligned with “Make in India” to boost entrepreneurship and innovation?

• a) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)
• b) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)
• c) Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY)
• d) Swachh Bharat Mission
  Answer: b) Atal Innovation Mission (AIM)

24. What major challenge did the “Make in India” initiative face regarding infrastructure?

• a) Overcapacity in existing infrastructure
• b) Insufficient infrastructure development
• c) Excessive foreign investment in infrastructure
• d) Lack of interest from private sector
  Answer: b) Insufficient infrastructure development

25. How does the “Make in India” initiative seek to improve investment climate?

• a) By increasing regulatory hurdles
• b) By enhancing investment incentives
• c) By restricting market access
• d) By reducing technological advancements
  Answer: b) By enhancing investment incentives

26. Which of the following is a key feature of the “Make in India” initiative related to labor laws?

• a) Simplified labor regulations
• b) Introduction of more stringent labor laws
• c) Increase in minimum wages
• d) Ban on labor unions
  Answer: a) Simplified labor regulations

27. The “Make in India” initiative promotes the development of which type of infrastructure?

• a) High-speed rail networks
• b) Rural roadways only
• c) Urban transport networks only
• d) Basic educational infrastructure
  Answer: a) High-speed rail networks

28. Which aspect of the “Make in India” initiative is aimed at improving local production quality?

• a) Import substitution
• b) Quality control and standards
• c) Restricting international brands
• d) Limiting domestic market access
  Answer: b) Quality control and standards

29. “Make in India” promotes the creation of which type of industrial hubs?

• a) Small-scale industries
• b) Large-scale industrial corridors
• c) Cottage industries
• d) Artisan clusters
  Answer: b) Large-scale industrial corridors

30. What was a significant result of the “Make in India” campaign on India’s global image?

• a) Decrease in international trade
• b) Enhanced global perception as a manufacturing hub
• c) Increased trade deficits
• d) Decline in foreign investments
  Answer: b) Enhanced global perception as a manufacturing hub

These questions cover a range of topics related to the “Make in India” initiative, including its objectives, achievements, and challenges.