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Daily-mcqs 17 Jan 2026
Q1:
With reference to the Startup India Initiative, consider the following statements: 1. It was launched in 2016 under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. 2. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is the nodal department. 3. As of December 2025, more than 2 lakh startups have been recognised under it. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – Startup India was launched in 2016.
Statement 2: Correct – DPIIT is the nodal department.
Statement 3: Correct – Over 2 lakh DPIIT-recognised startups exist as of December 2025.
Q2:
With reference to India’s startup ecosystem, consider the following statements: 1. India is the third-largest startup ecosystem globally as of early 2026. 2. India ranks ahead of both the United States and China in the number of unicorns. 3. A unicorn is defined as a privately held startup valued at $1 billion or more. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: B
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – India ranks third, after the US and China.
Statement 2: Incorrect – The US and China lead India.
Statement 3: Correct – A unicorn is defined as a privately held startup valued at $1 billion or more.
Q3:
With reference to the joint report by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and SaveLIFE Foundation, consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first globally in annual road accident fatalities. 2. The report identifies the top 100 districts with the highest accident severity. 3. Nashik Rural recorded the highest number of crashes among all districts. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – India ranks first globally in road accident deaths.
Statement 2: Correct – The report focuses on the top 100 high-severity districts.
Statement 3: Incorrect – Pune Rural recorded more crashes, while Nashik Rural tops in fatalities severity.
Q4:
With reference to the Stockholm Declaration (2020), consider the following statements: 1. It set a new global target to reduce road traffic deaths and injuries by at least 50% by 2030. 2. It marked the launch of the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety (2021–2030). 3. It replaced the Sustainable Development Goals related to road safety. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 1 and 3 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: A
Explanation:
Statement 1: Correct – The declaration adopted a 50% reduction target by 2030.
Statement 2: Correct – It proclaimed 2021–2030 as the Second Decade of Action.
Statement 3: Incorrect – It supports and integrates with SDGs, especially SDG 3 and SDG 11, rather than replacing them.
Q5:
Which of the following statements about MSMEs in India is/are correct? 1. MSMEs contribute around 30% to India’s GDP. 2. MSMEs account for about 45% of India’s exports. 3. More than half of MSME employment is rural-based. Select the correct answer using the code below:
A: 1 and 2 only
B: 2 only
C: 2 and 3 only
D: 1, 2, and 3
Answer: D
Explanation:
Statement 1: MSMEs contribute around 30% to India’s GDP. This is correct; recent data from various sources, including the government's own reports, consistently place the contribution at approximately 30%.
Statement 2: MSMEs account for about 45% of India’s exports. This is also correct. The share of MSME-related products in total exports has been consistently around 45%, reaching 45.73% in FY 2023-24.
Statement 3: More than half of MSME employment is rural-based. This is correct. MSMEs play a crucial role in rural industrialization and development, providing significant employment opportunities in rural and semi-urban areas to curb migration and ensure balanced regional growth.
Q6:
Which of the following statements correctly describes the current MSME landscape in India? 1. India has around 6.82 crore registered MSMEs. 2. Micro enterprises constitute over 99% of total MSMEs. Select the correct answer using the code below:
A: 1 only
B: 2 only
C: Both 1 and 2
D: None
Answer: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: As of September 2025, there are approximately 6.82 crore (or 68.2 million) MSMEs registered on the Udyam Registration Portal and Udyam Assist Platform (UAP).
Statement 2 is correct: micro-enterprises consistently account for over 99% of the total estimated number of MSMEs in the country.
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