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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Industry) A. Petrochemicals B. Aluminium C. Electronics D. Heavy Engineering List-II (Location) 1. Ranchi 2. Hyderabad 3. Vadodara 4. Koraput Code : A B C D
Explanation
The correct matching of industries to their locations is as follows: Petrochemicals are prominently located in Vadodara, Gujarat, which is a major hub for the chemical and petroleum sectors [t1]. Aluminium production is centered in Koraput, Odisha, where NALCO operates a massive alumina refinery and smelter complex, utilizing local bauxite deposits from the Panchpatmali mines [c1][c2][t2]. Electronics manufacturing is a key industry in Hyderabad, often referred to as a major technological and electronics hub [t1]. Heavy Engineering is synonymous with Ranchi, Jharkhand, which houses the Heavy Engineering Corporation (HEC), established to manufacture heavy equipment for steel plants and other core sectors [t1][t4]. Therefore, the correct sequence is A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1, corresponding to Option 1.
Sources
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > 6. The National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), Koraput > p. 42
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Source: Statistical Outline of India, 2017–18. > p. 20
- [3] https://investodisha.gov.in/Application/uploadDocuments/NewsLetter/NewsLetterDoc20190220_124027.pdf