UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — A hat tip to Tamil Nadu’s industrial strength, reforms

Q1. According to the Economic Survey of India 2025-26, which State recorded the highest real Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth rate in 2024-25?

  • A. Gujarat
  • B. Tamil Nadu
  • C. Karnataka
  • D. Maharashtra

Q2. With reference to the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy 2024, consider the following statements: 1. The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) handles disbursement of incentives under the Policy. 2. The Policy targets the creation of a skilled talent pool of over 2,00,000 persons by 2030. 3. The minimum investment threshold for anchor incentives under the Policy is ₹200 crore. 4. The Centre of Excellence for Semiconductor Design and Testing is to be promoted by Guidance Tamil Nadu. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. The State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu (SIPCOT) handles disbursement of incentives under the Policy.
  2. The Policy targets the creation of a skilled talent pool of over 2,00,000 persons by 2030.
  3. The minimum investment threshold for anchor incentives under the Policy is ₹200 crore.
  4. The Centre of Excellence for Semiconductor Design and Testing is to be promoted by Guidance Tamil Nadu.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 3 and 4 only
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q3. In the context of Tamil Nadu's industrial framework, the acronym 'SIPCOT' refers to which one of the following?

  • A. State Investment Promotion Council of Tamil Nadu
  • B. State Industries Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu
  • C. State Industrial Parks Corporation of Tamil Nadu
  • D. State Infrastructure Promotion Corporation of Tamil Nadu

Q4. In which year was the Tamil Nadu Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy, referenced in the Economic Survey of India 2025-26, notified?

  • A. 2021
  • B. 2022
  • C. 2023
  • D. 2024

Q5. With reference to Tamil Nadu's performance in 2024-25 as compared with the national average / its own earlier base year, consider the following statements: 1. Tamil Nadu's real GSDP growth in 2024-25 exceeded the national average for the same year. 2. Tamil Nadu's real manufacturing growth in 2024-25 was more than three times the all-India real manufacturing growth. 3. Tamil Nadu's merchandise exports in 2024-25 were lower than its merchandise exports in 2020-21. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Tamil Nadu's real GSDP growth in 2024-25 exceeded the national average for the same year.
  2. Tamil Nadu's real manufacturing growth in 2024-25 was more than three times the all-India real manufacturing growth.
  3. Tamil Nadu's merchandise exports in 2024-25 were lower than its merchandise exports in 2020-21.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3