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Match List I (Place) with List II (Industry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. List I A. Jabalpur B. Bengaluru C. Modinagar D. Ballarppur List II 1. Petro-Chemical 2. Information Technology 3. Paper 4. Automobile Codes: ABCD
Explanation
The matching of industrial locations is as follows: Jabalpur is a significant center for the automobile industry, specifically for manufacturing Shaktiman trucks and Nissan jeeps under the Ministry of Defence. Bengaluru is globally recognized as India's primary Information Technology (IT) hub, hosting numerous software R&D centers and global IT companies. Modinagar, located in Uttar Pradesh, is historically associated with the Modi Group and is a center for various industries including textiles, engineering, and notably, the petrochemical/synthetic fiber sector. Ballarpur in Maharashtra is famous for its large-scale paper industry, specifically newsprint and writing paper, being home to Ballarpur Industries Ltd (BILT) [2]. Therefore, the correct sequence is A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3.
Sources
- [2] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > 6. The Agra-Delhi-Kalka-Saharanpur Industrial Region > p. 73