[1] What is the primary objective of Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)?

a) To promote the development of software industry in India

b) To encourage the use of technology in agriculture

c) To promote the use of renewable energy sources

d) To encourage the use of traditional methods in industry

[2] Which organization was established to establish and manage STPI centers in India?

a) Ministry of Information Technology

b) Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

c) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

d) Ministry of Science and Technology

[3] Which of the following is NOT a benefit provided by STPI to its registered units?

a) Tax exemptions

b) Custom duty exemptions

c) Access to high-speed internet

d) Access to foreign markets

[4] What is the minimum investment required to register as a unit in STPI?

a) Rs. 50 lakhs

b) Rs. 1 crore

c) Rs. 2 crores

d) Rs. 5 crores

[5] Which of the following is NOT a requirement for registering as a unit in STPI?

a) The unit must be engaged in software development or IT-enabled services

b) The unit must be located in a STPI center

c) The unit must have a minimum of 10 employees

d) The unit must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry

[6] What is the maximum amount of tax exemptions that can be availed by STPI registered units?

a) 100%

b) 90%

c) 75%

d) 50%

[7] Which of the following is NOT a service provided by STPI to registered units?

a) Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) services

b) Technical and infrastructure support

c) Human resource development

d) Legal services

[8] What is the maximum duration for which a unit can avail the benefits of STPI registration?

a) 10 years

b) 15 years

c) 20 years

d) 25 years

[9] Which of the following is NOT an eligibility criteria for availing the benefits of STPI registration?

a) The unit must be engaged in software development or IT-enabled services

b) The unit must have a minimum turnover of Rs. 50 crores

c) The unit must have a minimum of 50 employees

d) The unit must be located in a STPI center

[10] How many STPI centers are there in India as of 2021?

a) 50

b) 75

c) 100

d) 150

Answers:

1. a) To promote the development of software industry in India
2. b) Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
3. d) Access to foreign markets
4. b) Rs. 1 crore
5. d) The unit must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the industry
6. a) 100%
7. d) Legal services
8. b) 15 years
9. b) The unit must have a minimum turnover of Rs. 50 crores
10. c) 100