Question

Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options: Assertion (A): India Industrial Land Bank provides GIS-based information. Reason (R): It is managed by the Ministry of Mines.

• A. Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
• C. A is true, but R is false
• D. A is false, but R is true

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A is true, but R is false

India Industrial Land Bank (IILB)

• The India Industrial Land Bank (IILB) is a project initiated under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.

• Its primary objective is to provide GIS-based information on industrial land availability across India. This platform aims to streamline the process of identifying and acquiring suitable land for industrial projects.

• The IILB database includes details on vacant land parcels, existing industrial parks, and special economic zones (SEZs), along with information on their connectivity, infrastructure, and proximity to resources.

• The system utilizes Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to map and visualize these land resources, offering a dynamic and interactive platform for investors.

• The Ministry of Mines is not the managing authority for the IILB. The IILB is managed by the DPIIT, focusing on industrial promotion and investment facilitation.