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Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I List-II (Concern) (Product) A. TISCO 1. Chemicals B. BALCO 2. Iron & Steel C. BPCL 3. Electronics D. BEL 4. Aluminium Code :
Explanation
The matching of the concerns with their primary products is as follows: A. TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company) is India's largest integrated steel works in the private sector, established in 1907 to produce iron and steel [3]. B. BALCO (Bharat Aluminium Company Limited) was incorporated in 1965 as a public sector undertaking focused on aluminium production with a major complex at Korba [3]. C. BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited) is a major petroleum company that also deals with petrochemicals and chemicals [3]. D. BEL (Bharat Electronics Limited) is a prominent Indian public sector unit specializing in electronics, particularly for defense and aerospace applications. Therefore, the correct sequence is A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3, which corresponds to option 2.
Sources
- [3] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > 1. The Tata Iron and Steel Company (Jamshedpur) > p. 29
- [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Source: Statistical Outline of India, 2017–18. > p. 20
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 7: Resources > Table 7.7 > p. 16