UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Semicon India Programme Advances with Approval of 10 Projects; IT Sector Revenue Rises to USD 283 Billion

Q1. Under the Semicon India Programme, consider the following. Which of the above is/are correctly identified as a constituent scheme of the Programme?

  1. Modified Scheme for setting up of Semiconductor Fabs in India
  2. Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme
  3. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing
  4. Scheme for Compound Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics / Sensors and ATMP/OSAT facilities
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 4
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Consider the following statements about the Semicon India Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
  2. It has a total outlay of ₹76,000 crore.
  3. It was approved by the Union Cabinet in December 2021.
  4. It provides uniform fiscal support of 30% of project cost for setting up semiconductor fabs.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 3 and 4
  • C. 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4

Q3. Which one of the following is the nodal agency responsible for the coherent implementation of the Semicon India Programme?

  • A. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
  • B. India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
  • C. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
  • D. SEMI (Semiconductor Equipment and Materials International)

Q4. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) functions as an independent business division within which one of the following organisations?

  • A. National Informatics Centre (NIC)
  • B. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
  • C. Digital India Corporation
  • D. Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)

Q5. The modification introducing uniform fiscal support of 50% of project cost across all technology nodes for semiconductor fabs was approved by the Union Cabinet in which year?

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

Q6. The Modified Programme for Development of Semiconductor and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem is operationalised by which one of the following ministries?

  • A. Ministry of Heavy Industries
  • B. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
  • C. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
  • D. Ministry of Science and Technology

Q7. Several approved units under the Semicon India Programme are described as 'ATMP' facilities. In this context, ATMP stands for:

  • A. Advanced Technology Manufacturing Process
  • B. Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging
  • C. Automated Testing and Mass Production
  • D. Assembly, Tooling, Marking and Prototyping

Q8. Of the 10 projects approved under the Semicon India Programme, how many are semiconductor/display fabrication (fab) units as distinct from packaging (ATMP/OSAT) units?

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 8
  • D. 10

Q9. Consider the following statements about the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. It was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.
  2. It focuses on producing semiconductor equipment and materials in India.
  3. It aims at designing full-stack Indian semiconductor intellectual property.
  4. It is implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 4 only
  • C. 3 and 4
  • D. 2 and 4

Q10. What budgetary provision has been made for the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 for the financial year 2026-27?

  • A. ₹1,000 crore
  • B. ₹8,000 crore
  • C. ₹76,000 crore
  • D. ₹1.6 lakh crore

Q11. Consider the following statements regarding India's IT&ITeS sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The IT&ITeS sector revenue for FY25 is estimated at about USD 283 billion.
  2. This revenue figure is an estimate attributed to the Reserve Bank of India.
  3. India hosts over 1,700 Global Capability Centres (GCCs).
  4. The GCCs in India employ over 19 lakh professionals.
  • A. 1, 3 and 4
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q12. The fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025, held in New Delhi, was inaugurated by which one of the following?

  • A. The President of India
  • B. The Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology
  • C. The Prime Minister of India
  • D. The Union Finance Minister