206 Questions
Which of the following best describes a project?
An activity with a unique objective
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the project development cycle?
Planning phase
During which phase of the project development cycle do important industrial activities take place?
Investment phase
What are the major tools used to combat overruns in a project?
Planning and control
Which of the following is NOT a general cause of project overruns during the Evaluation Phase?
Non-freezing of specifications
What is the time overrun of the Vizag Steel Project?
56 months
Which of the following is NOT a factor responsible for the failure of the Power Sector projects mentioned?
Delay in land acquisition
What is the cost overrun of the Polystaple Fibre Plant project in Bongaigaon?
200 percent
Which one of these is a main component of project management?
An integrated project team
What is the purpose of project management?
To achieve project success through proper planning, organizing, execution, and control
What are the general causes of overruns in projects?
Changes and modifications without cost-benefit analysis
What are the different phases of the project development cycle?
Pre-investment Phase and Investment Phase
Which sector has suffered from a significant delay and cost overrun in the Moonidih Underground Project?
Coal Sector
What is the major objective of this unit?
To give a better understanding of the various tasks under the pre-investment phase of an industrial project
What is the total outlay of the Eighth Plan (1992-97)?
Rs. 798,000 crores
When did the development process in India, using science, technology, engineering, and construction, begin?
1951
Which stage of a large engineering and construction project involves obtaining various clearances and approvals?
Construction stage
What are the major activities involved in a large engineering and construction project?
Analyzing social, financial, economic and technical cost-benefits and feasibility
Which stage of UNIDO's project coincides with the Government of India's practice of three stage project scrutiny?
Stage I (b)
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report in project formulation?
To obtain the first stage clearance for further feasibility study
Which of the following documents are necessary for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
All of the above
What is the time limit for submitting the DPR after TEFR clearance?
One year
What is the main difference between a TEFR and a DPR?
The level of accuracy
What is one of the requirements for developing a DPR from a TEFR?
Breakdown all project components
What must be indicated in a Detailed Project Report?
Parts components with approximate annual quantities
What is the accuracy level required for preparing filmed-up estimates with about 15 percent accuracy?
15 percent
Which of the following is NOT a component typically included in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Plant organization and overhead cost
What is the usual practice to prepare capital cost estimates in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT an incentive offered by the Industries and Commerce Department of several State Governments for rapid industrial development?
Contribution towards the cost of feasibility and project report
Which of the following is NOT a financial viability factor to be examined closely before deciding on investment?
Break-even point (BEP)
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the project development cycle?
Construction phase
What is the main objective of project management?
To plan and control activities
What are the general causes of overruns in projects?
Lack of sound management practices
During which phase of the project development cycle do important industrial activities take place?
Investment phase
Which of the following is NOT a general cause of overruns in projects?
Delay in land acquisition
What is the cost overrun of the Bokaro expansion project?
Rs. 1,251 and Rs. 1,350 crore
What is the time overrun of the Dulhasti project?
44 months
What is the estimated cost of the Panchat II project?
Rs. 16 crore
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in the pre-feasibility report for a project?
Implementation schedule
What is the accuracy level of the definitive estimate in a project?
10-15%
Which government organization provides guidance and assistance to entrepreneurs in India?
State Government
What is the purpose of the project formulation report or pre-feasibility report?
To obtain the first stage clearance for the project
Which of the following is NOT a reason why a feasibility study is important for the success of a project?
It guarantees a positive return on investment
What is the main objective of the pre-investment phase of an industrial project?
To give a better understanding of the tasks involved
What is the total financial outlay invested in development projects from 1951 to 1989-90?
Rs. 787,591 crore
What is the cost overrun of the Moonidih Underground Project in the Coal Sector?
Rs. 158.38 crore
Which one of the following is NOT a phase of the project development cycle?
Evaluation Phase
What is the purpose of project management?
To ensure project success in terms of time, cost, and quality
What are the major activities involved in a large engineering and construction project?
Planning, Design and Engineering, Operation and Maintenance, Construction
What are the general causes of overruns in projects?
Inadequate expediting actions, lack of integrated action plans, poor logistics planning
Which of the following is NOT a component typically included in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Techno-economic evaluation
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report in project formulation?
To provide a preliminary assessment of the project
Which of the following best describes a project?
A temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result
What are the major activities involved in a large engineering and construction project?
Design, procurement, and construction
Which of the following documents is NOT necessary for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
Market demand analysis
What is the time limit for submitting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) after TEFR clearance?
1 year
What is the accuracy level required for preparing filmed-up estimates with about 15 percent accuracy?
15 percent
What is the main difference between a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) and a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
Level of accuracy
What must be indicated in a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
All of the above
What are the major activities involved in a large engineering and construction project?
All of the above
Which sector experienced a significant cost overrun in the Narora Atomic Power Plant project?
Energy
What was the estimated total cost of the Narora Atomic Power Plant project?
Rs. 209.89 crore
What is the capacity of the Moonidih Underground Project in the Coal Sector?
2.1-million tonnes/year
How many years of delay did the Moonidih Underground Project in the Coal Sector experience?
More than 10 years
What are the three major phases of the project development cycle?
Pre-investment, Investment, Operational
What are the stages that each major phase of the project development cycle is divisible into?
Design, Construction, Maintenance
What are the activities involved in implementing a project before the start of construction activity?
Pre-feasibility, Estimates, Clearances
What distinguishes a project from repetitive or continuous production processes?
Uniqueness of objective
Which of the following is NOT a general cause of project overruns during the Contracting and Procurement Phase?
Delays in preparing bid documents
What is the time overrun of the Dulhasti project?
44 months
What are the major causes of overruns in the Steel sector projects?
Wrong estimates and inadequate funding arrangements
What are the main factors responsible for the overruns in the Power Sector projects?
Law and order problems and contractors' failure
Which of the following is a component of project management?
All of the above
What is the purpose of project management?
To ensure project success with reference to time, cost, and quality
What are the different phases of the project development cycle?
Identification of investment opportunity, negotiation and contracting stage, evaluation and decision stage
What is the importance of feasibility study?
To evaluate the technical and economic viability of a project
Which of the following is NOT a component generally contained in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Cost of feasibility and project report
What is the usual practice to prepare capital cost estimates in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Prepare detailed schedules for every cost component
Which of the following is an incentive offered by the Industries and Commerce Department of several State Governments for rapid industrial development?
Relief of sales tax or octroi or entry tax
What are the financial viability factors to be examined closely before deciding on investment?
All of the above
Which documents are necessary for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
Process design, layout drawings, and construction data
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report in project formulation?
To determine the technical and financial viability of a project
What is the time limit for submitting the DPR after TEFR clearance?
Up to one year
What is one of the requirements for developing a DPR from a TEFR?
Breakdown project components and schedule with accurate cost estimates
What must be indicated in a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
Parts components with approximate annual quantities from ancillary industries
What is the level of accuracy required for preparing filmed-up estimates with about 15 percent accuracy for DPR?
15 percent
Which stage of project development involves obtaining various clearances and approvals?
Construction stage
What are the major activities involved in a large engineering and construction project?
Procurement, contracting and construction
What is the accuracy level of the definitive estimate in a project?
10-15%
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report?
To elicit preliminary sanction or first stage clearance for further feasibility study
Which of the following accurately describes a project?
A unique objective with planned activities
What are the three major phases of the project development cycle?
Pre-investment, investment, and operational
What is the purpose of a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
To estimate the project cost
What is the main cause of overruns in projects?
Inaccurate estimates and feasibility reports
Which sector experienced a cost overrun of Rs. 535 crore and a delay of more than 10 years in the Narora Atomic Power Plant project?
Energy
What is the total financial outlay invested in development projects from 1951 to 1989-90?
Rs. 787,591 crore
What is the capacity of the Moonidih Underground Project in the Coal Sector?
2.1-million tonnes/year
What is the estimated cost of the Panchat II project?
Rs. 158.38 crore
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the project development cycle?
Post-investment Phase
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report in project formulation?
To identify investment opportunities
What are the general causes of overruns in projects?
Changes and modifications without cost-benefit analysis
Why do you think project management is essential to achieve project success?
To achieve proper planning, execution, and control
Which of the following is NOT a component generally contained in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Implementation schedule
What is the purpose of a Techno-economic feasibility report?
To assess the technical, financial, and economic feasibility of a proposed project
What is the usual practice to prepare capital cost estimates in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
All of the above
What are the angles from which the total financial viability of a project is examined closely?
All of the above
Which factor contributed to the delay in finalizing technology and equipment in the recordbreaking project failure example mentioned in the text?
All of the above
What were the root causes of the colossal overruns experienced by the Vizag Steel Project in the Steel sector?
All of the above
Which two expansion projects had significant time overruns and cost overruns in the Steel sector?
Bokaro and Bhilai
What were the main factors responsible for the delay and cost overruns in the hydroelectric projects mentioned in the Power sector?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the project development cycle?
Operational Phase
What are the three stages of project scrutiny according to the Government of India?
Pre-feasibility study, techno-economic feasibility study, detailed project report
What is the objective of appraisals in the various stages of project evolution and decision-making?
To ensure the project is viable from the following angles: market demand, materials and inputs, location and site, project engineering and investment costs, plant organization and overhead costs, manpower, implementation schedule, financial and economic evaluation
What is the accuracy level required for preparing detailed estimates in the project development cycle?
5 percent
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for developing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) from a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
Obtain clearance from the Development Commissioner, Small Scale Industries
What is the time limit for submitting a DPR after TEFR clearance?
1 year
What is the main difference between a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
Level of accuracy
What is the accuracy level required for preparing filmed-up estimates with about 15 percent accuracy for a DPR?
15 percent
What must be indicated in a Detailed Project Report (DPR) regarding procurement of materials?
Approximate annual quantities proposed to be procured from ancillary industries
What are the vital aspects that need to be reported on in a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the project development cycle?
Operational Phase
What is the accuracy level of the definitive estimate in a project?
10-15 percent
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report in project formulation?
To analyze social, financial, economic, and technical cost-benefits
What are the major causes of overruns in the Steel sector projects?
Market demand for the projects' end-product and plant capacity
What is the cost overrun of the Bokaro expansion project?
Rs. 1,251 and Rs. 1,350 crore
What is the time overrun of the Dulhasti project in J & K in the Power Sector?
44 months
What are the main factors responsible for the failure of the Power Sector projects mentioned?
Delay in land acquisition and law and order problems
What is the time overrun of the Panchat II project in Bihar in the Power Sector?
128 months
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for the success of a project?
Complete and detailed feasibility studies
What is the purpose of a feasibility study?
To arrive at an investment decision
What is the major objective of the unit on pre-investment phase?
To give a better understanding of the various tasks
What is the total financial outlay invested in development projects from 1951 to 1989-90?
Rs. 787,591 crore
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the project development cycle?
Evaluation phase
What are the three stages of project scrutiny according to the Government of India?
Project identification, pre-feasibility report, project financing
What is the main difference between a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
DPR focuses on financial viability, while TEFR focuses on technical feasibility
Which of the following is NOT an incentive offered by the Industries and Commerce Department of several State Governments for rapid industrial development?
Environmental regulations
What is the purpose of project management in achieving project success?
To manage project timelines and deadlines
What are the main components of project management?
A clearly defined project objective, an effective control system, and commitment from the people involved
What are the general causes of cost overruns in projects?
Changes and modifications without cost-benefit analysis
What are the different phases of the project development cycle?
Pre-investment phase, investment phase, and construction phase
Which of the following is NOT a component typically included in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Implementation schedule
What is the purpose of the project formulation report or pre-feasibility report?
To assess the technical, financial, and economic feasibility of the proposed project
What are the general causes of overruns in projects?
All of the above
What is the accuracy level of the definitive estimate in a project?
Highly accurate
Which of the following documents are necessary for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
Process design and layout drawings
What is the main difference between a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) and a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
Level of accuracy
What is the time limit for submitting a Detailed Project Report (DPR) after TEFR clearance?
One year
What is the accuracy level required for preparing filmed-up estimates with about 15 percent accuracy?
15 percent
What must be indicated in a Detailed Project Report (DPR) regarding procurement of materials?
Approximate annual quantities proposed to be procured
What are the three main requirements to develop a Detailed Project Report (DPR) from a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
Breakdown project components, develop baselines, prove preparedness
Which of the following is NOT a phase in the project development cycle?
Post-investment Phase
What is the purpose of a feasibility study?
To evaluate the economic viability of a project
What is the estimated cost of the Polystaple Fibre Plant project in Bongaigaon?
Not mentioned in the text
What are the main components of project management?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a general cause of overruns in projects?
Poor outdated technology acquisition
What is the time overrun of the Vizag Steel Project mentioned in the text?
56 months
What is the cost overrun of the Polystaple Fibre Plant construction in Bongaigaon mentioned in the text?
Rs. 1572 crore
What is the estimated cost of the Dulhasti project in J & K mentioned in the text?
Rs. 183 crore
Which sector in India has seen substantial economic growth through industrial and infrastructural development projects since independence?
Industry and Minerals
What is the estimated cost overrun for the Narora Atomic Power Plant project in the Atomic Energy Sector?
Rs. 535 crore
What is the purpose of a feasibility study in the pre-investment phase of a project?
To provide a project of a defined production capacity at a selected location
What is the total financial outlay invested in development projects in India from 1951 till 1989-90?
Rs. 787,591 crore
Which stage of the project development cycle is the Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) prepared?
Evolution phase
What is the purpose of the Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
To assess the technical, financial, and economic feasibility of the proposed project
What are the major components typically included in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
All of the above
What is the usual practice to prepare capital cost estimates in the Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) stage?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the project development cycle?
Planning phase
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report in project formulation?
To assess the technical feasibility
What is the main difference between a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) and a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
TEFR provides an overview, while DPR provides detailed information
What are the angles from which the total financial viability of a project is examined closely?
Technical and financial angles
Which of the following is the most accurate estimate of cost accuracy for a preliminary control estimate?
15-25%
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report?
To elicit preliminary sanction for further feasibility study
What are the major activities involved in a large engineering and construction project?
Analyzing social, financial, economic, and technical cost-benefits and feasibility
What are the stages of project development according to UNIDO?
Project design, construction, start-up, operational
Which of the following is the main purpose of preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
To breakdown project components and schedule them with accurate cost estimates
What is the difference between a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and a Techno-Economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
The level of accuracy
What is the accuracy level required for preparing filmed-up estimates with about 15 percent accuracy?
15%
What documents are necessary for the preparation of a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
Process design, layout drawings, and construction data
What is the main cause of overruns in projects?
Improper planning and estimation
What is the main objective of project management?
To ensure project success within the defined constraints
Which of the following is NOT a phase in the project development cycle?
Planning phase
What is the main purpose of project management?
To achieve the objectives of a project
What is the main difference between a pre-feasibility report and a detailed project report?
The purpose of the report
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for developing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) from a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
Submit the DPR within one year of TEFR clearance
What documents are necessary for DPR preparation?
Process design, layout drawings, and construction data
What is the level of accuracy required for preparing filmed-up estimates with about 15 percent accuracy?
15 percent
According to the text, what is one of the general causes of overruns during the Evaluation Phase of a project?
Starting detail engineering before finalizing process flow-sheets
What is the time overrun of the Bokaro expansion project?
7 1/2 years
What is the cost overrun of the Bhilai expansion project in percentage?
144%
What is the estimated cost of the Panchat II project in Bihar?
Rs. 16 crore
Which of the following is NOT a phase in the project development cycle?
Execution Phase
What are the different phases of project development cycle?
Pre-investment Phase, Investment Phase, Construction Phase
What is the purpose of the Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
To evaluate the technical and economic viability of a project
What is the main objective of the pre-investment phase of an industrial project?
To identify investment opportunities
Which sector suffered a significant cost overrun and delay in the Narora Atomic Power Plant project?
Atomic Energy Sector
What is the estimated cost overrun for the Moonidih Underground Project in the Coal Sector?
Rs. 158.38 crore
In which year did the development process in India, using science, technology, engineering, and construction, begin?
1951
What was the total financial outlay for development projects in India from 1951 to 1989-90?
Rs. 787,591 crore
Which stage of project development involves analyzing social, financial, economic, and technical cost-benefits and feasibility?
Project design stage
What is the purpose of a pre-feasibility report in project formulation?
To identify the project as a wealth-creating enterprise
Which of the following is NOT a component generally contained in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Implementation schedule
What is the main difference between a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR) and a Detailed Project Report (DPR)?
TEFR focuses on financial and economic evaluation, while DPR focuses on project engineering and investment costs
Which of the following is NOT a component generally contained in a Techno-economic feasibility report?
Implementation schedule
What is the main difference between a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and a Techno-economic Feasibility Report (TEFR)?
DPR includes project background and description, while TEFR includes financial and economic evaluation
What is the time limit for submitting the Detailed Project Report (DPR) after TEFR clearance?
2 years
What are the angles from which the total financial viability of a project is examined closely?
All of the above
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