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1. Which one among the following places in India is known for its associa

Which one among the following places in India is known for its association with the pharmaceutical industry?

Ballarpur

Pimpri

Sindri

Mettur

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Pimpri, near Pune in Maharashtra, is historically associated with the pharmaceutical industry, particularly as the location of Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL).

Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), established in 1954, was one of India’s first public sector pharmaceutical companies and is located in Pimpri. This established the area’s early connection with the pharmaceutical sector.

Ballarpur in Maharashtra is primarily known for its paper industry. Sindri in Jharkhand is famous for its large fertilizer plant (Fertilizer Corporation of India). Mettur in Tamil Nadu is known for its chemical industry (Mettur Chemicals) and the Mettur Dam power generation. Therefore, Pimpri is the correct answer for its association with the pharmaceutical industry.

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:

List I (Place)	List II (Industry)
A. Kanpur	1. Silk
B. Sualkuchi	2. Cotton
C. Korba	3. Copper
D. Khetri	4. Aluminium

Code :

2 1 4 3

2 4 1 3

3 4 1 2

3 1 4 2

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2018

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The correct match for the places and industries is: Kanpur with Cotton, Sualkuchi with Silk, Korba with Aluminium, and Khetri with Copper.

– Kanpur is a major industrial city in Uttar Pradesh, historically known for its cotton textile industry.
– Sualkuchi in Assam is famous for its Muga silk production.
– Korba in Chhattisgarh is a significant site for aluminium production, housing a major plant of BALCO (Bharat Aluminium Company Limited).
– Khetri in Rajasthan is well-known for its copper mines and associated industry.

Matching the specific industries with their prominent locations is a common type of question testing geographical and industrial knowledge. Other important industrial centers in India include Mumbai (cotton textiles), Jamshedpur (iron and steel), Bengaluru (IT, aerospace), etc.

3. Consider the following towns of India : 1. Bhadrachalam 2. Chanderi

Consider the following towns of India :

1. Bhadrachalam
2. Chanderi
3. Kancheepuram
4. Karnal

Which of the above are famous for the production of traditional sarees/fabric?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

1, 3 and 4

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UPSC IAS – 2014

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Chanderi and Kancheepuram are well-known centres in India famous for the production of traditional sarees and fabrics. Chanderi is known for its lightweight sarees woven with silk and cotton, while Kancheepuram is renowned for its heavy silk sarees with rich zari work.

– Bhadrachalam is a significant pilgrimage town in Telangana, primarily known for its temple dedicated to Lord Rama, not textiles.
– Karnal is a city in Haryana, known for agriculture and industry, but not traditionally famous for sarees or fabrics.

Traditional handloom weaving is a significant part of India’s cultural heritage, with numerous towns and regions specializing in distinct styles of sarees and fabrics like Banarasi silk, Mysore silk, Pochampally Ikat, Paithani, etc.

4. Consider the following paragraph and identify with the code given belo

Consider the following paragraph and identify with the code given below the town with which the paragraph is associated :
It is basically a traditional centre for cotton. The town accounts for the bulk of India’s cotton knitwear exports to all over the world. The Noyyal river runs all across the town, virtually dividing it into two halves.
Code :

Guntur (Andhra Pradesh)

Tirupur (Tamil Nadu)

Erode (Tamil Nadu)

Subarnpur (Orissa)

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UPSC CAPF – 2009

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The correct answer is B) Tirupur (Tamil Nadu).

The description accurately identifies Tirupur. It is a major hub for cotton knitwear manufacturing and exports, widely recognized as the “Knitwear Capital of India”. The Noyyal river flows through the town, aligning with the geographical detail provided.

Tirupur’s economy is heavily dependent on the textile industry, particularly knitted garments. It attracts a large workforce and contributes significantly to India’s textile exports. The Noyyal river is an important, though often polluted, river in the region.

5. Which one of the following pairs of city and industry is NOT correctly

Which one of the following pairs of city and industry is NOT correctly matched ?

Saharanpur : Paper industry

Chanderi : Cotton textile industry

Bhadohi : Carpet industry

Raniganj : Iron and steel industry

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2023

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Let’s examine each pair:
A) Saharanpur : Paper industry. This is correctly matched. Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh is a well-known center for the paper industry and also famous for wood carving.
B) Chanderi : Cotton textile industry. This is largely correctly matched. Chanderi, in Madhya Pradesh, is famous for Chanderi fabric, which is traditionally made from silk, cotton, or silk-cotton blends, handcrafted into sarees and suits. So, it is a center for cotton textiles (specifically handloom using cotton blends).
C) Bhadohi : Carpet industry. This is correctly matched. Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh is known as the “Carpet City” of India and is a major hub for hand-knotted carpet weaving.
D) Raniganj : Iron and steel industry. This is NOT correctly matched. Raniganj in West Bengal is historically significant as a major coal mining area and part of the Raniganj Coalfield, India’s first and largest coalfield. While it’s in an industrial belt that includes steel plants (like Durgapur and Burnpur nearby), Raniganj itself is not a center for the Iron and Steel industry but rather for coal mining.
Therefore, the incorrect pair is D.

– Certain cities and regions in India are specialized in specific industries based on resource availability, historical tradition, or market access.
– Identifying the primary industry associated with a place is key.

The location of iron and steel plants is often influenced by proximity to sources of iron ore, coal, limestone, water, and transport networks. Major steel cities include Jamshedpur, Durgapur, Bokaro, Bhilai, Rourkela, and Salem.

6. Which one of the following statement is NOT correct ?

Which one of the following statement is NOT correct ?

Bokaro steel plant is located in Damodar river basin

Jamshedpur steel plant is located on the confluence of Damodar and Barakar

Salem steel plant is located on the bank of Kaveri River

Bhilai steel plant obtains water from Tandula reservoir

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2023

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Let’s examine each statement:
A) Bokaro steel plant is located in Damodar river basin. This is correct. Bokaro Steel Plant is located in Bokaro, Jharkhand, within the Damodar Valley region.
B) Jamshedpur steel plant is located on the confluence of Damodar and Barakar. This is incorrect. The Jamshedpur Steel Plant (Tata Steel) is located at the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers in Jharkhand.
C) Salem steel plant is located on the bank of Kaveri River. This is correct. Salem Steel Plant is situated near the Kaveri River in Tamil Nadu, relying on it for water supply.
D) Bhilai steel plant obtains water from Tandula reservoir. This is correct. Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh primarily gets its water supply from the Tandula Dam reservoir on the Tandula River.
Therefore, the incorrect statement is B.

– Steel plants require access to raw materials (iron ore, coal, limestone) and water.
– Their location is often influenced by the proximity of these resources and transportation links.

Jamshedpur was strategically located by Jamshedji Tata near the confluence of the Subarnarekha and Kharkai rivers, providing both water and proximity to raw materials like iron ore, coal, and limestone.

7. 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:

List I
(Manufacturing site)

A. Ludhiana

B. Kanpur

C. Varanasi

D. Vijayawada

List II
(Industry)

1. Auto parts

2. Woollen garments

3. Leather

4. Handloom

Code:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	4	3	2
(b)	2	3	4	1
(c)	2	4	3	1
(d)	1	3	4	2

1 4 3 2

2 3 4 1

2 4 3 1

1 3 4 2

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2015

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The correct answer is B. The correct matching is Ludhiana – Woollen garments, Kanpur – Leather, Varanasi – Handloom, Vijayawada – Auto parts.

– Ludhiana is a major center for textile industries, especially known for hosiery and woollen garments.
– Kanpur has historically been a significant industrial city, particularly famous for its leather industry.
– Varanasi is world-renowned for its silk weaving industry, producing Banarasi sarees, which is a form of handloom work.
– Vijayawada, in Andhra Pradesh, is a significant commercial hub and has developed as a center for auto parts manufacturing and related industries in recent decades.

These cities represent important industrial clusters in India, each specializing in different manufacturing sectors based on historical development, resource availability, and skilled labor.

8. Identify the Iron and Steel Plant on the basis of the given characteri

Identify the Iron and Steel Plant on the basis of the given characteristics :

1. It receives coal from Jharia and iron-ore from Sundargarh and Kendujhar.
2. Power for the electric furnaces is procured from Hirakund.
3. Water is obtained from Koel and Sankh rivers.

Select the correct Iron and Steel Plant from the options given below :

Bhilai Steel Plant

Durgapur Steel Plant

Rourkela Steel Plant

Bokaro Steel Plant

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2024

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The characteristics describe Rourkela Steel Plant.

Rourkela Steel Plant, located in Odisha, is strategically situated to access raw materials. It receives coal from the Jharia coalfields in Jharkhand. Iron ore is sourced from nearby regions, including Sundargarh and Kendujhar districts in Odisha. Power for the plant is obtained from the Hirakud hydroelectric project, also in Odisha. The plant gets its water supply from the rivers Koel and Sankh, which merge near Rourkela to form the Brahmani River. These specific details precisely match the location and sourcing of the Rourkela Steel Plant.

Bhilai Steel Plant is in Chhattisgarh, Durgapur Steel Plant is in West Bengal, and Bokaro Steel Plant is in Jharkhand. Their sourcing patterns and water sources differ from those described.

9. Which one of the following centres is NOT known for iron and steel ind

Which one of the following centres is NOT known for iron and steel industry ?

Bhadravati

Salem

Vishakhapatnam

Renukoot

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2018

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The correct answer is D.

Bhadravati (Karnataka), Salem (Tamil Nadu), and Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) are well-known centres for the iron and steel industry in India. Bhadravati hosts Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited (VISL), Salem has the Salem Steel Plant (a unit of SAIL), and Vishakhapatnam has the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (RINL). Renukoot (Uttar Pradesh), on the other hand, is primarily known for the Hindalco aluminium plant, which is part of the Aditya Birla Group, and is a major centre for aluminium production, not iron and steel.

Major integrated steel plants in India are located in places like Jamshedpur, Rourkela, Durgapur, Bokaro, Bhilai, Salem, Vishakhapatnam, and Bhadravati. The location of these plants is often influenced by the availability of raw materials (iron ore, coal, limestone), water, labour, and proximity to markets or ports.

10. Which of the following regions is/are NOT known for cotton-textile ind

Which of the following regions is/are NOT known for cotton-textile industry ?
1. Mumbai – Pune region
2. Madurai – Coimbatore region
3. Dhanbad – Jamshedpur region
4. Indore – Ujjain region
Select the correct answer using the code given below :

1 and 3

2 and 3

1, 2 and 4

3 only

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UPSC NDA-1 – 2017

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The question asks which region(s) among the given options are *not* known for the cotton-textile industry.

1. **Mumbai – Pune region:** Mumbai has historically been a major center for the cotton textile industry in India (“Manchester of India”). The surrounding region, including Pune, is also associated with this industry.
2. **Madurai – Coimbatore region:** This region in Tamil Nadu is a very prominent textile hub, particularly for cotton textiles, and Coimbatore is often referred to as the “Manchester of South India”.
3. **Dhanbad – Jamshedpur region:** Located in Jharkhand, this region is the heart of India’s coal mining and heavy industries, particularly known for iron and steel production (Jamshedpur hosts the Tata Steel plant). It is not known for cotton textiles.
4. **Indore – Ujjain region:** Situated in Madhya Pradesh, this region is part of the cotton-growing belt and has established cotton textile mills.
Therefore, the Dhanbad – Jamshedpur region is the one not primarily associated with the cotton-textile industry.

The location of the cotton textile industry is influenced by factors such as proximity to raw materials (cotton growing areas), market, transport facilities, labor availability, and capital. Historically, port cities like Mumbai gained prominence due to import of machinery and export of finished goods. Interior locations developed based on proximity to raw cotton production.