UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Government Approves 2 Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) in Tamil Nadu at Manallur (474.3 Acres) & Pillapaikkam (379.3 Acres); Projects worth ₹1,012 Cr to Boost Electronics Manufacturing

Q1. With reference to the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) Scheme, consider the following: 1. The scheme funds the creation of both Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centres (CFCs). 2. It provides Ready Built Factory (RBF) sheds and Plug & Play infrastructure to attract anchor units. 3. The entire project cost of every approved cluster is borne exclusively by the Central Government. 4. The scheme became effective from 1 April 2020, as a modified form of the earlier EMC scheme. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. The scheme funds the creation of both Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) and Common Facility Centres (CFCs).
  2. It provides Ready Built Factory (RBF) sheds and Plug & Play infrastructure to attract anchor units.
  3. The entire project cost of every approved cluster is borne exclusively by the Central Government.
  4. The scheme became effective from 1 April 2020, as a modified form of the earlier EMC scheme.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • C. 3 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Under the EMC 2.0 Scheme, the overall ceiling on central financial assistance for a single Electronics Manufacturing Cluster project is:

  • A. ₹70 crore
  • B. ₹250 crore
  • C. ₹350 crore
  • D. ₹500 crore

Q3. Regarding the two Electronics Manufacturing Clusters approved in Tamil Nadu, consider the following: 1. The Manallur cluster is located in Tiruvallur District and spans about 474.3 acres. 2. The Pillaipakkam cluster's project cost is about ₹587.47 crore. 3. The combined project cost of the two Tamil Nadu clusters is about ₹1,012 crore. 4. The approval was informed to the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw. Which of the statements given above are correctly identified?

  1. The Manallur cluster is located in Tiruvallur District and spans about 474.3 acres.
  2. The Pillaipakkam cluster's project cost is about ₹587.47 crore.
  3. The combined project cost of the two Tamil Nadu clusters is about ₹1,012 crore.
  4. The approval was informed to the Lok Sabha by the Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw.
  • A. 1, 3 and 4 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 4 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q4. Taken together, what is the approximate total land area of the two newly approved Electronics Manufacturing Clusters at Manallur and Pillaipakkam in Tamil Nadu?

  • A. 379.3 acres
  • B. 474.3 acres
  • C. 853.6 acres
  • D. 1,012 acres

Q5. Among the Electronics Manufacturing Clusters approved under the EMC 2.0 Scheme, which one has the largest sanctioned land area?

  • A. Dholera SIR, Gujarat
  • B. Manallur, Tamil Nadu
  • C. Kopparthy (YSR), Andhra Pradesh
  • D. IMT Sohna (Nuh), Haryana

Q6. As per the cumulative status of the EMC 2.0 Scheme, the approved EMC and CFC projects are spread across how many states?

  • A. 8 states
  • B. 10 states
  • C. 13 states
  • D. 15 states

Q7. Semicon 2.0, approved by the Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore, deepens the Semicon India Programme. The Semicon India Programme itself was launched in which year?

  • A. 2019
  • B. 2020
  • C. 2022
  • D. 2024

Q8. How many semiconductor manufacturing units have been approved so far under the Semicon India Programme (Semicon 1.0)?

  • A. 6
  • B. 10
  • C. 12
  • D. 24

Q9. The Chips to Startups (C2S) programme, which provides open-access EDA tools to academic institutions for chip design training, is operationalised by which body?

  • A. India Semiconductor Mission under the Ministry of Electronics & IT
  • B. All India Council for Technical Education under the Ministry of Education
  • C. Department of Science and Technology
  • D. Software Technology Parks of India under the Ministry of Commerce

Q10. Of the academic institutes engaged in semiconductor design talent development, how many are located in Tamil Nadu?

  • A. 47
  • B. 61
  • C. 315
  • D. 500

Q11. How many Autonomous Societies function under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)?

  • A. 2
  • B. 3
  • C. 6
  • D. 9