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Topic 258 · Answers

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and first chip plants

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

  1. Question 1Answer B

    On 5 May 2026 the Cabinet approved two more units, taking India Semiconductor Mission approvals to how many?

    • 8
    • Correct answer: 12
    • 10
    • 15

    Core Trigger: On 5 May 2026 the Cabinet approved two more Gujarat units, taking ISM approvals to 12, worth about Rs 1.64 lakh crore.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 1

  2. Question 2Answer C

    Semicon 2.0, approved on 15 July 2026, has what outlay?

    • Rs 76,000 crore
    • Rs 1,64,000 crore
    • Correct answer: Rs 1,27,500 crore
    • Rs 2,50,000 crore

    Focus: Semicon 2.0, approved 15 July 2026 with Rs 1,27,500 crore, rests on six pillars from design to talent.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 2

  3. Question 3Answer D

    Which Union Minister holds the semiconductor portfolio?

    • Jyotiraditya Scindia
    • Piyush Goyal
    • Jitin Prasada
    • Correct answer: Ashwini Vaishnaw

    Current Head: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and IT, holds the semiconductor portfolio.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 3

  4. Question 4Answer B

    What support rate does Semicon 2.0 offer for display fabs?

    • 25%
    • Correct answer: 35%
    • 40%
    • 50%

    Support Rates: Semicon 2.0 offers 40% for silicon fabs, 35% for display fabs, 25% for conventional OSAT.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 4

  5. Question 5Answer C

    How many packaging units are among the 12 ISM 1.0 projects?

    • Five
    • Seven
    • Correct answer: Nine
    • Eleven

    Data: The 12 ISM 1.0 projects include one silicon fab, one silicon carbide fab and nine packaging units.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 5

  6. Question 6Answer C

    Which is/are correct? (1) Micron's Sanand unit began commercial production on 28 February 2026. (2) Tata Electronics signed an MoU with ASML on 16 May 2026.

    • Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Correct answer: Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Stakeholders: Micron's Sanand unit began commercial production on 28 February 2026; Tata Electronics signed an ASML MoU on 16 May 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 6

  7. Question 7Answer D

    Which Gujarat town hosts the Micron, Kaynes Semicon and CG Semi plants?

    • Dholera
    • Mundra
    • Dahej
    • Correct answer: Sanand

    Hub: Sanand, Gujarat hosts the Micron, Kaynes Semicon and CG Semi plants.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 8

  8. Question 8Answer A

    On which date did the Cabinet approve ISM 1.0, a Rs 76,000 crore programme?

    • Correct answer: 15 December 2021
    • 15 December 2022
    • 15 July 2021
    • 1 February 2022

    Founded: The Cabinet approved ISM 1.0, a Rs 76,000 crore programme, on 15 December 2021.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 9

  9. Question 9Answer B

    Which fab did the Cabinet approve on 29 February 2024 at up to Rs 91,000 crore?

    • Micron Sanand unit
    • Correct answer: Tata-PSMC Dholera fab
    • Kaynes Semicon plant
    • CG Semi plant

    Landmark Approval: On 29 February 2024 the Cabinet approved the Tata-PSMC Dholera fab, up to Rs 91,000 crore.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 10

  10. Question 10Answer A

    Which is/are correct? (1) ISM rests on the Union's executive power under Article 73. (2) A fab assembles, tests and packages finished chips.

    • Correct answer: Only 1
    • Only 2
    • Both 1 and 2
    • Neither 1 nor 2

    Legal Basis: ISM is a Cabinet-approved scheme, not an Act, resting on the Union's executive power under Article 73.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 258, point 11

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