UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) Results for 2025

Q1. With reference to the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE), consider the following statements regarding its institutional character. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

1. It is conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
2. It is the annual successor to the earlier periodic NSS surveys of unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises.
3. ASUSE 2025 follows a calendar-year (January–December) reference period.
4. It is conducted under the Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951.

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 3 only
• D. 4 only

Q2. Consider the following statements about the reference periods and periodicity of successive ASUSE rounds. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The first ASUSE covered April 2021 to March 2022.
2. ASUSE 2023-24 covered October 2023 to September 2024.
3. ASUSE 2025 covered January 2025 to December 2025.
4. ASUSE is conducted once every five years (quinquennially).

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 1 and 4
• C. 2 and 3 only
• D. 3 and 4

Q3. Consider the following categories of enterprises. Which of the above is/are correctly identified as being covered within the scope of ASUSE?

1. Unincorporated manufacturing establishments.
2. Construction-sector establishments.
3. Unincorporated trade establishments.
4. Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs).

• A. 1 and 3
• B. 2 and 4
• C. 1, 2 and 3
• D. 3 and 4

Q4. Under which one of the following statutes is the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) conducted?

• A. Collection of Statistics Act, 2008
• B. Census Act, 1948
• C. Industries (Development and Regulation) Act, 1951
• D. Factories Act, 1948

Q5. In ASUSE 2025, which one of the following sectors recorded the highest growth in Gross Value Added (GVA)?

• A. Trade
• B. Other Services
• C. Manufacturing
• D. Construction

Q6. According to ASUSE 2025, approximately how many establishments were estimated in India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector?

• A. 7.92 crore
• B. 7.34 crore
• C. 12.81 crore
• D. 6.70 lakh

Q7. The e-Shram portal, which complements informal-sector data by registering unorganised workers, is operationalised by which one of the following ministries?

• A. Ministry of Labour and Employment
• B. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
• C. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
• D. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Q8. In which year was the e-Shram portal for registration of unorganised workers launched?

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

Q9. With reference to the distinction between the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) and ASUSE, consider the following statements. Which of the above is/are NOT correct?

1. The ASI covers factories registered under the Factories Act, 1948.
2. ASUSE covers unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises lying outside the ASI frame.
3. The ASI is the principal source of statistics on the organised manufacturing sector.
4. The ASI is conducted once every ten years (decennially).

• A. 1 and 2
• B. 2 and 3
• C. 3 only
• D. 4 only

Q10. Consider the following statements distinguishing ASUSE from earlier and related survey frameworks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. The NSS 73rd Round (2015–16) surveyed unincorporated non-agricultural enterprises.
2. ASUSE is an annual survey, whereas the earlier NSS rounds on this sector were periodic.
3. Proprietorships and partnerships other than LLPs fall within ASUSE's scope.
4. Public limited companies fall within ASUSE's scope.

• A. 1, 2 and 3
• B. 2 and 4
• C. 1 and 4
• D. 3 and 4

Q11. The Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) is conducted by which one of the following agencies?

• A. National Statistical Office (NSO)
• B. National Sample Survey Office (NSSO)
• C. Central Statistics Office (CSO)
• D. Labour Bureau

Q12. The estimate that the informal sector contributes about 45% of India's GDP relates to which financial year, as per the National Accounts Statistics?

• A. FY 2022-23
• B. FY 2019-20
• C. FY 2020-21
• D. FY 2023-24