Industries, Industrial Institutions and Factories

1. Which period is associated with the New Industrial Policy of Chhattisgarh Government? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) 2017-2022
(b) 2018-2023
(c) 2019-2024
(d) 2020-2025

Solution:The New Industrial Policy 2019-24 was unveiled by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister (CM) Bhupesh Baghel at 19th foundation day of the state (1 Nov. 2019) and it would be valid till 2024. The policy focuses on sustainable development and inclusive growth.

2. In which district "Danteshwari Maiyya Co-operative Sugar Producer Factory Limited" is established in C.G.? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2018]

(a) Kawardha
(b) Dantewada
(c) Balod
(d) Ambikapur

Correct Answer: (c) Balod

Solution:Danteshwari Maiyya Co-operative Sugar Producer Factory Limited was founded in year 2009 and is present in Balod district of Chhattisgarh. Balod is a town at the bank of river Tandula.

3. In which of the following districts 'Marwa Taap Vidyut Sanyantra' was established? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Kawardha
(b) Janjgir-Champa
(c) Korba
(d) Sarguja

Correct Answer: (b) Janjgir-Champa

Solution:The Marwa Thermal Power Station (By BHEL), is a coal- fired power station near Marwa village in Janjgir-Champa district Chhattisgarh, India. The planned capacity of the power plant is 1000MW.

4. At which place of Chhattisgarh is Jute industry? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (a) Raigarh

Solution:Jute industry in Chhattisgarh is centered in Raigarh. The Mohan Jute Mill of Raigarh is one of the oldest jute mill of India.

5. In which district of C.G. there is no silk industry? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (e) Kawardha

Solution:The Kawardha district of Chhattisgarh does not have silk industry. Whereas there are silk industry in Bastar, Raigarh, Janjgir- Champa and Bilaspur districts.

6. Which of the following is not an important industry of Chhattisgarh from the point of view of production? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) Iron and steel
(b) Cement
(c) Chemical
(d) Aluminum

Correct Answer: (c) Chemical

Solution:Iron and steel, Cement and Aluminum are major industries of Chhattisgarh. The chemical industry is not a major industry from production point of view.

7. The following cement factories are situated in which Tehsil of State? Correctly match: [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Cement Company	Location
a. Shree Cement	(i) Ahiwara
b. Ultratech	(ii) Tilda
c. J.K. Laxmi	(iii) Simga
d. Century Cement	(iv) Balodabazar

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	(iv)	(iii)	(ii)	(i)
(b)	(iv)	(iii)	(i)	(ii)
(c)	(ii)	(i)	(iv)	(iii)
(d)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correct match is follows as-

Cement Company	Location
Shree Cement	Balodabazar
Ultratech	Singa
J.K. Laxmi	Ahiwara
Century Cement	Tilda

8. Match the location of following industries in Chhattisgarh. [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2023]

Industry	Location
(A) Bharat Aluminium Company Limited	(i) Sonadih
(B) Jute Industry	(ii) Janjgir Champa
(C) Lafarge Cement Limited	(iii) Korba
(D) Kosa Cloth Industry	(iv) Raigarh

Code :

	A	B	C	D
(a)	(iii)	(iv)	(i)	(ii)
(b)	(i)	(ii)	(iii)	(iv)
(c)	(iv)	(iii)	(ii)	(i)
(d)	(iii)	(ii)	(iv)	(i)

Correct Answer: (a)

Solution:The correct match is follows as -

Industry	Location
Bharat Aluminum Company Limited	Korba
Jute Industry	Raigarh
Lafarge Cement Limited	Sonadih
Kosa Cloth Industry	Janjgir Champa

9. Which industrial park cannot be established under PPP model in C.G.? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (d) Minor forest produce based industrial Park

Solution:Minor forest produce based industrial park had not been established under PPP model in Chhattisgarh. Non- Nationalized Minor Forest Produces (MFP) are the one on which the state does not have any monopolistic control. Nevertheless, the state develops these resources through enabling policy. MFP federation promotes there in-situ conservation, value addition, processing and marketing to provide maximum benefits to the local communities.

10. In which district of Chhattisgarh Borai industrial area exists? [Chhattisgarh P.C.S (Pre) 2013]

Correct Answer: (c) Durg

Solution:Borai industrial area is located in Durg district of Chhattisgarh, National Thermal Power Corporation Ltd. is situated in Bilaspur. Ultratech Cement Ltd. and Ambuja Cement Ltd. are located in Raipur. Jindal Power Ltd. and R.R. energy Ltd. are located in Raigarh, while Hasdeo Thermal Power and Korba Thermal Power Plants are situated in Korba district.