Industries

1. Which of the following cities are associated with ship building? 1. An

Which of the following cities are associated with ship building?
1. Antwerp
2. Trieste
3. Minsk
4. Hamburg
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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1, 2 and 4 only
1 and 2 only
2, 3 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018
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Antwerp, Trieste, and Hamburg are cities associated with shipbuilding.
– Antwerp is a major port city in Belgium with a history and present activity in shipbuilding and ship repair.
– Trieste is a significant port city in Italy on the Adriatic Sea and has a long tradition of shipbuilding.
– Hamburg is Germany’s largest port and a major center for shipbuilding, marine technology, and related industries.
– Minsk is the capital of Belarus, a landlocked country, and is not associated with ocean-going shipbuilding.
Many major port cities worldwide have significant shipbuilding or ship repair industries due to their coastal location and maritime trade activities. Other well-known shipbuilding centers include Busan (South Korea), Shanghai (China), Tokyo (Japan), Rotterdam (Netherlands), and various locations in the USA and UK historically.

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2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists :

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List-I
(Industrial Region)		List-II
(Country)
A. Leipzig1. USA
B. Detroit2. UK
C. Lorraine3. France
D. Cumberland4. Germany

Code :

A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
A-4, B-1, C-3, D-2
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-2 – 2017
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The question asks to match industrial regions with the countries they are located in.
– **Leipzig (A):** A major city in Germany with a history as an industrial and trade center. Matching A-4 is correct.
– **Detroit (B):** A major city in the state of Michigan, USA, historically known as the center of the American automobile industry. Matching B-1 is correct.
– **Lorraine (C):** A historical region in France, known for its significant iron ore deposits and associated steel industry. Matching C-3 is correct.
– **Cumberland (D):** A historic county in North West England, UK, known for coal mining and iron industries. Matching D-2 is correct.
These regions were historically significant industrial hubs, although some, like Detroit and parts of Cumberland, have seen decline in their traditional industries in recent decades. Lorraine’s steel industry has also undergone significant changes.

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