UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Union Minister of Textiles releases Report on Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India

Q1. With reference to the findings of the 'Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India' report, consider the following figures. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Total annual textile waste in India is estimated at about 70.73 lakh tonnes.
  2. Pre-consumer (manufacturing) waste accounts for about 42% of the total textile waste.
  3. Post-consumer (disposal) waste accounts for about 42% of the total textile waste.
  4. More than 70% of the total textile waste is currently recovered.
  • A. 1, 2 and 4
  • B. 1, 3 and 4
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 3 only

Q2. With reference to Panipat as described in the textile waste mapping report and related accounts, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Panipat is identified as a major hub for mechanical textile recycling.
  2. Panipat processes substantial quantities of woollen and blended textile waste.
  3. Panipat is known for producing shoddy yarn from recycled/shredded fibre.
  4. Panipat relies primarily on chemical fibre-to-fibre recycling rather than mechanical recycling.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1 and 4 only
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q3. Consider the following statements contrasting the spinning sector with the Panipat recycling cluster as per the report. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike the spinning sector's in-situ reintegration, Panipat receives waste transported from several textile clusters for processing.
  2. The spinning sector reintegrates nearly 100% of its waste within the same production process.
  3. Panipat achieves nearly 100% in-situ reintegration of spinning waste, while the spinning sector depends on mechanical recycling of woollen waste.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. With reference to the circular-economy projections and benchmarks in the report, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. The spinning sector is cited as a closed-loop benchmark with near-complete in-situ reuse of soft waste.
  2. India's textile recycling market is projected to reach about USD 3.5 billion by 2030.
  3. The ecosystem is estimated to be capable of generating around one lakh new green jobs.
  4. The report concludes that all post-consumer textile waste in India is already fully recycled into fibre-to-fibre output.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1, 2 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1 and 4 only

Q5. The report 'Mapping of Textile Waste Value Chain in India', the first comprehensive national assessment of textile waste, was released by which Union Ministry?

  • A. Ministry of Textiles
  • B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • D. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Q6. The PM MITRA (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Parks are being developed under PPP mode by the Ministry of Textiles in association with which agency?

  • A. National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)
  • B. National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
  • C. Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
  • D. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Q7. The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, aimed at MMF apparel, fabrics and technical textiles, was notified in which year?

  • A. 2019
  • B. 2020
  • C. 2021
  • D. 2022

Q8. The Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework and the broader waste-management rules referenced for handling textile waste are notified by which Union Ministry?

  • A. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  • B. Ministry of Textiles
  • C. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
  • D. Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution

Q9. According to the report, approximately how many lakh livelihoods — predominantly women from marginalised communities — does the textile waste collection, sorting and redistribution ecosystem sustain?

  • A. 10–15 lakh
  • B. 25–30 lakh
  • C. 40–45 lakh
  • D. 60–65 lakh

Q10. India is currently ranked as which largest exporter of textiles and apparel in the world (with about a 3.9% share of global trade)?

  • A. Second
  • B. Fourth
  • C. Sixth
  • D. Eighth

Q11. Which sector is cited in the report as achieving nearly 100% in-situ reintegration of its waste, serving as the closed-loop production benchmark?

  • A. Spinning
  • B. Weaving
  • C. Garmenting
  • D. Dyeing and finishing