UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 85
What is/are the recent policy initiative(s) of Government of India to promote the growth of manufacturing sector?
- Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones
- Providing the benefit of 'single window clearance'
- Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Correct answer: D
Correct Option: D
Explanation: The 2011 National Manufacturing Policy envisaged manufacturing zones, streamlined clearances and technology-upgradation funding.
Statement/Item-wise Analysis:
1: Correct - National Investment and Manufacturing Zones were a flagship element.
2: Correct - Single-window clearance aimed to reduce regulatory transaction costs.
3: Correct - The Technology Acquisition and Development Fund was envisaged to support technology upgrading.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct items 2, 3.
B: Incorrect - omits correct item 1.
C: Incorrect - omits correct item 2.
D: Correct - includes exactly the valid statements/items and excludes the invalid ones.
Review Note: These refer to proposals under the 2011 National Manufacturing Policy, not necessarily present-day programme status.