UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Release of the Annual Survey of Industries (2024-25) results

Q1. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. In ASI 2024-25, the gross value added of the factory sector grew faster than its total output.
  2. Total input used by the factory sector grew more slowly than its total output during the year.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q2. In ASI 2024-25, compared with 2023-24, total persons engaged in factories grew by 7.19%, total emoluments by 12.08%, gross value added by 9.59% and invested capital by 11.10%, with all monetary values measured at current prices. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?

  1. Average emoluments per person engaged increased during the year.
  2. Invested capital required per unit of gross value added increased during the year.
  3. The share of emoluments in gross value added increased during the year.
  4. The real earnings of factory workers increased during the year.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 2 and 3 only

Q3. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A factory selected in the sample of the Annual Survey of Industries is legally bound to furnish the information sought from it.
  2. This obligation to furnish information flows from the Factories Act, 1948, under which the factory is registered.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q4. In ASI 2024-25, Tamil Nadu ranked first among States in the number of persons engaged in factories, while Maharashtra ranked first in gross value added and in total emoluments paid. Which of the following inferences can be drawn from the above?

  1. Average emoluments per person engaged were higher in Maharashtra's factory sector than in Tamil Nadu's.
  2. The output of Tamil Nadu's factory sector grew more slowly than that of Maharashtra's during 2024-25.
  3. Factories in Maharashtra employed more fixed capital per worker than those in Tamil Nadu.
  • A. 1, 2 and 3
  • B. 1 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only