UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Centre’s focus shifts from selling PSUs to earning more from them

Q1. With reference to the National Monetisation Pipeline 1.0 (NMP 1.0) and National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (NMP 2.0), consider the following statements: 1. While NMP 1.0 set a target of ₹6 lakh crore over four years, NMP 2.0 envisages an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over five years. 2. NMP 1.0 was prepared by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), whereas NMP 2.0 has been prepared by NITI Aayog. 3. The mandate for NMP 2.0 was given in the Union Budget 2025-26 as the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30'. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. While NMP 1.0 set a target of ₹6 lakh crore over four years, NMP 2.0 envisages an aggregate monetisation potential of ₹16.72 lakh crore over five years.
  2. NMP 1.0 was prepared by the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), whereas NMP 2.0 has been prepared by NITI Aayog.
  3. The mandate for NMP 2.0 was given in the Union Budget 2025-26 as the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30'.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q2. As per the New Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) Policy approved in 2021, in how many broad 'strategic sectors' is the Central Government to retain a bare minimum presence of CPSEs?

  • A. Three
  • B. Four
  • C. Five
  • D. Six

Q3. The mandate for the 'Asset Monetisation Plan 2025-30', under which the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 has been prepared, was announced in which one of the following?

  • A. Union Budget 2023-24
  • B. Interim Budget 2024-25
  • C. Union Budget 2024-25
  • D. Union Budget 2025-26

Q4. Among the infrastructure sectors covered under the National Monetisation Pipeline 2.0 (FY2026-30), which one accounts for the largest share of the indicative monetisation value?

  • A. Railways
  • B. Power
  • C. Ports
  • D. Roads and Highways (including MMLPs and ropeways)

Q5. With reference to the New Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) Policy, 2021, which of the following are correctly identified as notified 'strategic sectors' for retention of CPSEs? 1. Atomic Energy, Space and Defence 2. Transport and Telecommunications 3. Banking, Insurance and Financial Services 4. Information Technology and Electronics Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Atomic Energy, Space and Defence
  2. Transport and Telecommunications
  3. Banking, Insurance and Financial Services
  4. Information Technology and Electronics
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4