Industry

Total Questions: 50

31. Consider the following statements: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]

1. Petronet LNG Ltd. is setting up another LNG terminal at Mangalore.

2. The Head Office of the Dredging Corporation of India at Visakhapatnam.

3. The Narwapahar Mine is operated by the Uranium Corporation of India Limited.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Correct Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
Solution:The details are as follows:

(1) Petronet LNG Ltd. is an Indian oil and gas company formed by the government of India to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) and set up LNG terminals in the country. It is a joint venture company promoted by the Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) with an authorised capital. Petronet LNG Ltd has set up its first LNG terminal at Dahej in Gujarat with a capacity of 17.5 million metric Tonnes per year. Another terminal with capacity 5 million tonnes per year was commissioned in Kochi (Kerala).

(2) The Head Office of Dredging Corporation of India is strategically located on the eastern seaboard of India at Visakhapatnam. DCI helps to ensure the continuous availability of the desired depths in shipping channels of the Major and Minor Ports, Navy, fishing harbours and other maritime organisations. The horizons of dredging activities are fast expanding worldwide, and its services are increasing in demand and put to use in the areas of Environmental Protection, Tourism, Flood control, Irrigation, Power generation, Port development, Mining, Laying of Offshore Pipelines and so on.

(3) Narwapahar Mine is the trackless uranium mine located in Jharkhand which is being operated by Uranium Corporation of India Limited.

32. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [I.A.S. (Pre) 2006]

List-I (Centre of Handicrafts)List-II (States)
A. Mon1. Arunachal Pradesh
B. Nalbari2. Assam
C. Pasighat3. Meghalaya
D. Tura4. Nagaland

Code:

ABCD
(a)4213
(b)1342
(c)4312
(d)1243
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:Mon is a district of Nagaland. Shangnyu village of Mon has the best wooden architect among Nagas. Nalbari, Assam is located near Guwahati and is famous for products made of bamboo. Pasighat is the oldest town of Arunachal Pradesh famous for Lali Wild Life Sanctuary, Ponnung dance by local tribals is also famous. Tura is one of the largest towns in Meghalaya in a valley located at the foothills of the Tura hills right below Tura Peak.

33. Match items in the List-I (location) with those in the List-II (Known for/In News for) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [LA.S. (Pre) 2005]

List-I (Location)List-II (Known For/In News for)
A. Kakinada1. Skybus Metro rail test-run
B. Dundigal2. ITC paper board unit
C. Margao3. Bio-diesel plant
D. Bhadrachalam4. Indian Air Force Academy

Code:

ABCD
(a)2143
(b)3412
(c)2413
(d)3142
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct matching is as follows:
LocationKnown For/In News for
KakinadaBio-diesel plant
DundigalIndian Air Force Academy
MargaoSkybus Metro rail test-run
BhadrachalamITC paper board unit

34. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

List-I (Centre)List-II (Industry)
A. Aonla1. Polyfibres
B. Modinagar2. Fertilizers
C. Barabanki3. Rubber
D. Kanpur4. Explosive

Code:

ABCD
(a)1234
(b)3241
(c)2314
(d)4321
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:According to given options, correct matching is as below:
CentreIndustry
AonlaFertilizers
ModinagarRubber
BarabankiPolyfibres
KanpurExplosive

35. Which among the following industries is an ancient industry in India? [U.P. Lower Sub. (Pre) 2004]

Correct Answer: (b) Cotton Textile
Solution:Cotton Textile industries is an ancient industry in India. Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops cultivated in India and India accounts for around 25% of the total global cotton production. Due to its economic importance in India, it is also termed as "White-Gold". In India, around 67% of India's cotton is grown in rain-fed areas and 33% in irrigated areas. India's textile industry is one of the largest globally, covering the entire value chain from cotton cultivation to apparel manufacturing. However, it lags behind China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in exports due to fragmented supply chains, higher costs, and complex regulations. Despite being a major producer of cotton and synthetic fibres, the industry has seen slow growth. Rising sustainability and compliance requirements are expected to further increase costs, particularly for smaller firms.

36. The largest number of cotton mills in Tamil Nadu are found in: [63 B.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017]

Correct Answer: (b) Coimbatore
Solution:The largest number of cotton mills are found in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. There are around 919 cotton mills in Coimbatore. Cotton is one of the most important commercial crops cultivated in India and India accounts for around 25% of the total global cotton production. Due to its economic importance in India, it is also termed as "White-Gold". In India, around 67% of India's cotton is grown in rain-fed areas and 33% in irrigated areas. India's textile industry is one of the largest globally, covering the entire value chain from cotton cultivation to apparel manufacturing. However, it lags behind China, Vietnam, and Bangladesh in exports due to fragmented supply chains, higher costs, and complex regulations. Despite being a major producer of cotton and synthetic fibres, the industry has seen slow growth. Rising sustainability and compliance requirements are expected to further increase costs, particularly for smaller firms.

37. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2008]

List-I (Item)List-II (Location)
A. Zari Batua1. Ujjain
B. Bhairavagarh Prints2. Dhar
C. Handicrafts of Bagh3. Bhopal
D. Sarees of Chanderi4. Ashok Nagar

Code:

ABCD
(a)3124
(b)1342
(c)1324
(d)3142
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:According to the given options, the correct match is as follows:
ItemLocation
Zari BatuaBhopal
Bhairavgarh PrintsUjjain
Handicrafts of BaghDhar
Sarees of ChanderiAshok Nagar

38. Which of the following pair is correctly matched? [R.A.S/R.T.S. (Pre) 2008]

ItemLocation
(a) Badla (Water-bottle)Jaipur
(b) Masuria SariKota
(c) NamdaJodhpur
(d) Marble CarvingTonk

Code:

Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:Masuria Sari is related to the Kota district of Rajasthan. Other pairs are not correctly matched. Masuria sari is another name for the Kota Doria sari, which is a fine muslin fabric woven in Kota, Rajasthan. The sarees are made from cotton and silk, and are known for their geometric patterns and lightness. The sarees were originally woven in Mysore, which is why they were called Masuria. The weavers were brought to Kota by Rao Kishore Singh, a Mughal general, between the 17th and 18th centuries. The sarees were originally made as headgear for the royal court.

39. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

ItemLocation
(a) Diesel Locomotive WorksVaranasi
(b) Indian Telephone IndustriesRaebareli
(c) Bharat Electronics Ltd.Noida
(d) Oil RefineryMathura
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) (now known as Banaras Locomotive Works) is located in Varanasi. Indian Telephone Industries Limited, commonly known as ITI Limited, is a State-owned manufacturer of telecommunication equipment in India. It was founded in 1948 and hassix manufacturing units in Bengaluru (Karnataka), Naini, Mankapur, Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh), Palakkad (Kerala) and Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), which produce a range of switching, transmission, access and subscriber prenises equipment. Its headquarter is in Bangalore.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was incorporated in 1954 Manufacturing units of Bharat Electronics Limited are in the following cities of India - Bengaluru (Karnataka), Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Panchkula (Haryana), Kotdwara (Uttarakhand), Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Pune (Maharashtra), Hyderabad (Telangana) & Machilipatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and Navi Mumbai.

The Mathura Refinery, owned by Indian Oil Corporation, is located in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

40. Chunar is renowned for: [U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Pre) 2008]

Correct Answer: (b) Cement Industry
Solution:Chunar is renowned for the cement industry. The cement industry is the production and manufacturing of cement, an inorganic substance with hydraulic binding properties. Cement is an important industry in the infrastructure sector. India is the second-largest cement producer in the world. Some of the top cement companies in India are- UltraTech Cement Ltd., Ambuja Cements Ltd., ACC Ltd., Shree Cement Ltd., Dalmia Bharat Ltd., Birla Corporation Limited, India Cements Ltd., The Ramco Cements Limited.