Industry Part-II

41. Rajasthan is almost a sole producer of which of the following minerals? [R.A.S./R.T.S. (Pre) 2018]

A. Lead and zinc ores

B. Copper ores

C. Wollastonite

D. Selenite

Code:

(a) A and C
(b) A, B and D
(c) A, B and C
(d) A, C and D

Correct Answer: (d) A, C and D
Note:

According to Rajasthan Government, Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead and zinc ores, selenite and wollastonite.

42. Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi now manufactures/provides : [U.P. P.C.S. (Mains) 2017]

(a) Diesel Engine
(b) Electric Engine
(c) Diesel and Electric Engine both
(d) Diesel Engine & Electric Supply

Correct Answer: (c) Diesel and Electric Engine both
Note:

The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) (Now known as Banaras Locomotive Works) in Varanasi India, is the largest diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer in India.

43. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2018]

1. In India, State Governments do not have the power to auction non- coal mines.

2. Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand do not have gold mines.

3. Rajasthan has iron ore mines.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only

Correct Answer: (d) 3 only
Note:

As per the new mining law - Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act 2015-non-coal mines have to be auctioned by the respective state governments. In the state of Andhra Pradesh, there are known deposits of gold- bearing quartz rocks. The state government (Andhra Pradesh) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australian Indian Resources Ltd. to commence mining at Kumool. Hirabuddini is a gold mine in Jharkhand. Bhilwara iron ore mine is located in Rajasthan.

44. Cross border oil pipeline inaugurated by P.M. Modi in September 2019 connects which of the following cities? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2019]

(a) Motihari and Amlekhganj
(b) Darbhanga and Amlekganj
(c) Motihari and Kathmandu
(d) None of these

Correct Answer: (a) Motihari and Amlekhganj
Note:

Cross border oil pipeline inaugurated by PM Modi in Sep- tember 2019 will connect Motihari in India and Amlekhganj in Nepal.

45. Which of the following statements is true about sugar industry in India? [68th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2022]

(a) Uttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of sugar.
(b) It is a weight-losing industry.
(c) Maharashtra has emerged as a leading sugar producer in the country.
(d) More than one of the above
(e) None of the above

Correct Answer: (d) More than one of the above
Note:

Currently Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar while Uttar Pradesh is the second largest.