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Q23 (CISF/2024) Geography › Indian Economic Geography

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

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Pimpri (near Pune, Maharashtra) is a major hub for the pharmaceutical industry in India. It is most notably the home of Hindustan Antibiotics Limited (HAL), which was the first public sector drug manufacturing company established by the Government of India in 1954, with assistance from WHO and UNICEF.

  • Ballarpur (Maharashtra) is primarily known for its large-scale paper industry (Ballarpur Industries Limited).
  • Sindri (Jharkhand) is famous for its fertilizer plant, being the site of the first fertilizer factory in India.
  • Mettur (Tamil Nadu) is known for its dam, hydroelectric power, and chemical and aluminum industries, but is not primarily identified as a pharmaceutical hub compared to Pimpri.
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