Industry Part-II

Total Questions: 45

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

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Correct Answer: (d) A, C and D
Solution:According to Rajasthan Government, Rajasthan is the sole producer of lead and zinc ores, selenite and wollastonite. Rajasthan has significant mineral deposits, particularly in the Zawar mines near Udaipur, which are a major source of lead and zinc ores. Rajasthan also produces significant quantities of silver, calcite, gypsum, feldspar, and rock phosphate.

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

Correct Answer: (c) Diesel and Electric Engine both
Solution:The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) (Now known as Banaras Locomotive Works) in Varanasi India, is the largest diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer in India.

DLW manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and their spare parts. DLW exports locomotives to other countries. DLW has contributed to the modernization of the Indian Railways' fleet.

DLW has made history by converting diesel locomotives into electric locomotives. DLW has developed several advanced models of diesel locomotives.

DLW has contributed to India's foreign exchange. DLW has made history by converting diesel locomotives into electric locomotives with indigenous technology under the 'Make In India' initiative.

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?

Correct Answer: (d) 3 only
Solution: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]

Correct Answer: (a) Motihari and Amlekhganj
Solution:Cross border oil pipeline inaugurated by PM Modi in Sep- tember 2019 will connect Motihari in India and Amlekhganj in Nepal. According to an analysis by Global Energy Monitor, India is among the top five countries developing oil pipelines, both under construction and proposed.

India is constructing a 1,630 km long oil transmission pipeline, ranking second globally in the pipelines under construction category, and has proposed pipelines that are 1,194 km long, securing the 10th spot.

Longest PipelineParadip Numaligarh Crude Pipeline (under construction) and New Mundra-Panipat Oil Pipeline (proposed) will be among the longest oil pipelines in the world.

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

Correct Answer: (d) More than one of the above
Solution:Currently Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar while Uttar Pradesh is the second largest. The export of sugar from India has recently been a success story that has received little attention.

Sugar industry is an important agro-based industry that impacts rural livelihood of about 50 million sugarcane farmers and around 5 lakh workers directly employed in sugar mills.

In Sugar Season (Oct-Sep) 2021-22, a record 359 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) sugar was produced by sugar mills. With this, India has emerged as the world's largest producer (unseating Brazil) and consumer of sugar as well as the world's 2nd largest exporter of sugar.