UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Automobile sales traction continues in December

Question 1

In Calendar Year 2025, which one of the following was the largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in India by total annual wholesales, recording its highest-ever annual figure?

Accepted Answer

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd

Answer

Hyundai Motor India Ltd

Answer

Tata Motors Ltd

Answer

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Question 2

Which one of the following Union Ministries is the nodal ministry for the automobile industry in India and issued clarifications on the revised GST rates applicable to motor vehicles following the 56th GST Council meeting?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Heavy Industries

Answer

Ministry of Commerce and Industry

Answer

Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Answer

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Question 3

The GST Council, which decided the rationalisation of GST rates on the automobile sector in 2025, is a constitutional body established under which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?

Accepted Answer

Article 279A

Answer

Article 246A

Answer

Article 269A

Answer

Article 280

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Automobile sales traction continues in December

Q1. In Calendar Year 2025, which one of the following was the largest passenger vehicle manufacturer in India by total annual wholesales, recording its highest-ever annual figure?

Q2. Which one of the following Union Ministries is the nodal ministry for the automobile industry in India and issued clarifications on the revised GST rates applicable to motor vehicles following the 56th GST Council meeting?

Q3. The GST Council, which decided the rationalisation of GST rates on the automobile sector in 2025, is a constitutional body established under which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?