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?

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Ballarpur

Pimpri

Sindri

Mettur

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2024

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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.

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