UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — National Textiles Ministers’ Conference concludes in Guwahati today with key policy deliberations and setting the future roadmap

Q1. The '5F' vision that guides India's textile value-chain strategy links how many distinct components spanning the chain from cultivation to global markets?

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

Q2. In the sequential '5F' formula underpinning India's textile value chain, which one of the following forms the first / starting stage of the chain?

  • A. Farm
  • B. Fibre
  • C. Fashion
  • D. Foreign

Q3. Consider the following statements about the Tex-RAMPS scheme: 1. Unlike a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, it is a Central Sector Scheme funded entirely by the Ministry of Textiles. 2. Its outlay of Rs. 305 crore is spread over the period FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. 3. At the 2026 Guwahati Conference, Tex-RAMPS MoUs were signed with all States and Union Territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Unlike a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, it is a Central Sector Scheme funded entirely by the Ministry of Textiles.
  2. Its outlay of Rs. 305 crore is spread over the period FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31.
  3. At the 2026 Guwahati Conference, Tex-RAMPS MoUs were signed with all States and Union Territories.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q4. In the context of the textiles sector, the scheme abbreviated 'PM MITRA' stands for which one of the following?

  • A. Pradhan Mantri Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel
  • B. Pradhan Mantri Modern Industrial Textile and Retail Alliance
  • C. Prime Minister's Mission for Integrated Textile Revival and Advancement
  • D. Pradhan Mantri Micro-Industry Textile Region and Artisans

Q5. Consider the following statements comparing the PM MITRA Parks scheme with the Tex-RAMPS scheme: 1. The PM MITRA Parks scheme has a substantially larger total outlay than the Tex-RAMPS scheme. 2. Both schemes were approved by the Government in the same year. 3. PM MITRA envisages setting up seven integrated parks, whereas Tex-RAMPS is oriented towards research, monitoring and planning. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The PM MITRA Parks scheme has a substantially larger total outlay than the Tex-RAMPS scheme.
  2. Both schemes were approved by the Government in the same year.
  3. PM MITRA envisages setting up seven integrated parks, whereas Tex-RAMPS is oriented towards research, monitoring and planning.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. The 'District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT)' plan, unveiled at the 2026 Guwahati Conference to create Global Export Champion districts, is an initiative of which one of the following?

  • A. NITI Aayog
  • B. Ministry of Textiles
  • C. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • D. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

Q7. The inaugural session of the 2026 National Textiles Ministers' Conference at Guwahati was attended by the Union Cabinet Minister heading the Ministry of Textiles. Who holds this Cabinet portfolio?

  • A. Shri Pabitra Margherita
  • B. Shri Giriraj Singh
  • C. Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • D. Shri Piyush Goyal

Q8. With reference to the mandate of the Union Ministry of Textiles, consider the following functions: 1. Formulation of policy for the textile industry 2. Export promotion and regulation of textiles 3. Development and planning for the textile sector, including handlooms and sericulture 4. Formulation of the country's foreign trade policy and administration of customs tariffs Which of the above is/are correctly identified as functions of the Ministry of Textiles?

  1. Formulation of policy for the textile industry
  2. Export promotion and regulation of textiles
  3. Development and planning for the textile sector, including handlooms and sericulture
  4. Formulation of the country's foreign trade policy and administration of customs tariffs
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. India's textile and apparel sector is generally described as the country's second-largest generator of employment, next only to which one of the following sectors?

  • A. Construction
  • B. Information Technology
  • C. Agriculture
  • D. MSME manufacturing

Q10. The 2026 Conclave on 'Strengthening and Empowering the Textiles Sector of the North-Eastern Region of India' — focusing on Eri, Muga and Mulberry silk — was convened as part of which single event held at Guwahati?

  • A. Bharat Tex 2026
  • B. The National Textiles Ministers' Conference
  • C. Handloom Conclave – Manthan
  • D. North East Investors' Summit