Some features of Telangana

Aspirants should keep track of the various schemes, projects and programmes that are active in the State

These practice questions focusing on Telangana will aid aspirants to prepare better for the State government recruitment examinations.

 

1. What are the schemes implemented by the Telangana State to resolve the problems faced by handloom weavers and their socio-economic development?

a) Cash credit limit
b) Loan waiver scheme
c) Wage compensation linked input subsidy
d) Telangana handloom weavers thrift fund saving and security scheme
e) All of the above

Ans: e

Explanation: Several schemes are being implemented by Telangana State in order to resolve the problems faced by handloom weavers and their socio-economic development. They are:
• Cash Credit limit
• Telangana handloom weavers rift fund saving and security schemes
• Old-age pensions
• Wage compensation linked input subsidy
• Hathkargha Samvardhan Sahayata (HSS) under NHDP
• Loan waiver scheme

 

2. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mega Textile Park at Warangal?

i) It is India’s largest integrated textile park
ii) 1200 acres in the first phase
iii) High quality infrastructure like water, power and connectivity at doorstep
iv) Skill building in spinning, weaving and garmenting

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
a) i, iii and iv only
b) i, ii and iii only
c) ii, iii and iv only
d) i, ii, iii and iv

Ans: d

Explanation: The government has fast-tracked development of Kakatiya Integrated Mega Textile Park in Warangal district. The mega textile park will be equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure and amenities:
• India’s largest integrated textile park
• 1,200 acres in the first phase
• High quality infrastructure like water, power and connectivity at doorstep
• 21 MLD common effluent treatment plant
• Common facilities like workers dormitories, warehouses, testing labs
• Dedicated technical training centre — MoU With PSG institute
• Skill building in spinning, weaving and garmenting
• Will include cotton, synthetics, man-made fibres, and technical textile units

 

3. What are the different types of SEZs?

i. Multi-sector SEZ
ii. Sector-specific SEZ
iii. Free trade and warehousing zone
iv. All of the above

Ans: d

Explanation: The different types of SEZs (Special Economic Zones) are:
• Multi-sector SEZ — requiring a minimum of 1,000 hectares of land
• Sector-specific SEZ — requiring a minimum of 100 hectares of land
• Free trade and warehousing zone — requiring a minimum of 40 hectares of land
•IT/ITES/handicrafts/bio-technology/non-conventional energy/gems and jewellery SEZ — requiring a minimum of 10 hectares of land.

 

Kakatiya Integrated Mega Textile Park in Warangal district is India’s largest textile park.
The production will include cotton, synthetics and technical textile units

 

K Aloke Kumar, Director, Telangana State BC Study Circles