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101.
Besides private sector involvement, what other factor is crucial for the success of India's defense manufacturing reforms?
A Focus on outdated technologies
B Reduced emphasis on research and development
C Prioritization of R&D and technological advancement
D Increased bureaucratic hurdles
102.
Which of the following is a long-term impact expected from these policy reforms in the defense sector?
A Increased dependence on foreign defense suppliers
B Reduced competitiveness of Indian defense products
C Positioning India as a major defense exporter
D Decline in domestic defense production
103.
What is a primary objective of liberalizing the defense industrial licensing regime?
A To increase bureaucratic control
B To simplify and expedite the process for setting up defense manufacturing units
C To restrict foreign direct investment
D To promote the import of defense goods
104.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in the defense sector aims to:
A Discourage private investment
B Incentivize domestic production and value addition
C Increase reliance on imported components
D Reduce export subsidies
105.
What is a key policy reform introduced to boost India's defense manufacturing sector?
A Increased import duties on defense equipment
B Establishment of Defense Industrial Corridors
C Reduction in defense research funding
D Stricter licensing for private players
106.
What is a significant economic impact of increased defense exports for India?
A Increased foreign debt
B Reduced employment opportunities
C Strengthened economic standing and job creation
D Higher inflation rates
107.
The increase in defense exports is seen as a reflection of India's progress in which of the following areas?
A Reducing foreign investment
B Achieving self-reliance ('Atmanirbhar Bharat')
C Increasing import dependency
D Focusing solely on domestic consumption
108.
Which of the following is NOT typically listed as a key export item in India's defense sector growth?
A Offshore patrol vessels
B Artillery systems
C Dornier aircraft
D Nuclear submarines
109.
Which of the following initiatives is primarily aimed at boosting indigenous defense manufacturing in India?
A Digital India
B Skill India
C Make in India
D Startup India
110.
What was the record value of India's defense exports in the financial year 2023-24?
A ₹15,920 crore
B ₹21,083 crore
C ₹18,000 crore
D ₹25,500 crore