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The correct answer is option 2.

Key Points

• Rohtas–Dalmianagar Industrial Belt:
  • Located in Rohtas district, Bihar, near the Son River.
  • Historically one of the most prominent industrial zones in Bihar.
  • The town of Dalmianagar (also called Dehri-on-Sone) was a major industrial hub during the 20th century.

Additional Information

• Cement Production:
  • Dalmia Cement Factory was one of the earliest and biggest cement plants in India.
  • Established by Ramkrishna Dalmia, this industrial complex also included:
    • Cement plant
    • Chemical factory
    • Sugar mills
    • Paper factory
  • The presence of abundant limestone in nearby Rohtas hills supported cement manufacturing.
  • Proximity to Son River facilitated transportation and water availability for industrial use.

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

A. BIADA → Industrial Area Development (1)

• Full Form: Bihar Industrial Area Development Authority
• Responsible for infrastructure development, land allocation, and maintenance of industrial areas across Bihar.
• Facilitates the setup of new industries through land banks and planned industrial zones.

B. BSSIDC → Small-Scale Industries Promotion (2)

• Full Form: Bihar State Small Industries Development Corporation
• Supports MSMEs and cottage industries by providing:
• Raw material supply
• Marketing support
• Tool rooms and common facility centers

C. Udyog Mitra → Investor Facilitation (3)

• Functions as the single-window clearance agency for investors in Bihar
• Helps with:
• Business registration
• Policy guidance
• Liaison with government departments

D. Industries Department → Industrial Policy Planning (4)

• Part of the Government of Bihar
• Responsible for formulating and implementing industrial policies
• Oversees:
• Investment promotion
• Skill development
• Sectoral industrial strategy

The correct answer is option 1.

Key Points

A. Bhagalpur → Silk and Handloom (1)

• Known as the "Silk City of Bihar"
• Famous for Bhagalpuri Tussar silk and traditional handloom weaving
• One of the oldest centers of silk weaving in India

B. Barauni → Fertilizer Plant (2)

• Located in Begusarai district
• Hosts a major public sector fertilizer plant under Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd. (HURL)
• Also home to the Barauni Oil Refinery and thermal power station

C. Hajipur → Food Processing (3)

• Located in Vaishali district
• A major hub for agro-based industries and food processing units
• Declared a Food Park under the Ministry of Food Processing Industries

D. Dehri-on-Sone → Cement Factory (4)

• Located in Rohtas district
• Known for the Dalmia Cement factory
• Rich in limestone, essential for cement production

Additional Information

The correct answer is option 3.

Key Points

• Bhagalpuri silk is a traditional form of Tussar silk produced in Bhagalpur district, Bihar. Hence, option 3 is correct.
• It is renowned for its rich texture, natural sheen, and lightweight feel.
• Locally referred to as "Queen of all fabrics" for its elegance and durability.
• Tussar Silk:
  • Origin: Made from the cocoons of wild silkworms (Antheraea mylitta), found in forests of India.
  • Color: Naturally golden-beige or honey-colored.
  • Texture: Coarse compared to mulberry silk but has a unique natural shine.
  • Region-specific Name: In Bhagalpur, Tussar silk is branded as Bhagalpuri Silk.

Additional Information

• Muga Silk:
  • Exclusive to Assam; golden-yellow sheen; not from Bhagalpur.
• Mulberry Silk:
  • Most common silk globally; produced by domesticated silkworms (Bombyx mori); used mainly in South India.

The correct answer is Chhota Nagpur plateau.

Key Points

• The Chhota Nagpur plateau in eastern India, covering parts of Jharkhand, Bihar, and Odisha, has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries in India.
• The region has abundant reserves of high-grade iron ore, coal, and limestone, which are the essential raw materials for the production of iron and steel.
• The first iron and steel plant in India, the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), was established in 1907 in Jamshedpur, which is located in the Chhota Nagpur plateau region.
• Other major steel plants in the region include the Bokaro Steel Plant, Rourkela Steel Plant, and Durgapur Steel Plant.

Additional Information

• The Western Ghats are a mountain range in western India known for their biodiversity and scenic beauty.
  • It is passing across the states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, and Gujarat.
  • Bauxite, manganese, and iron ores abound in the Western Ghats.
• The Deccan Plateau is a large plateau in southern India known for its agriculture, mineral resources, and historical monuments.
  • Its northern boundary is formed by the Vindhya and Satpura Ranges.
  • Numerous industries, like as steel, chemicals, mining, and textile production, are based in the Deccan Plateau.
• The Indo-Gangetic plains are a fertile plain in northern India known for their agriculture and population density.
  • In the Indo Gangetic, farming, fishing, and animal husbandry are the primary industries. 

The correct answer is Tamil Nadu.

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant: 

• It is the largest nuclear power plant in India.
• It is situated in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.
• It was built in collaboration with Atomstroyexport, the Russian state company, and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
• It has a capacity of 6,000 MW of electricity.

Important Points

The correct option is 1 i.e., Bareilly.

• Bareilly district of Uttar Pradesh is famous for the matchbox industry.
• Kanpur is famous for the Leather Industry in the world.
• Meerut is famous for its scissors, sports goods, and Gazak(sweets).
• Meerut is the sports capital of India.
• Hamirpur, Jhansi, Lalitpur, and Mahoba district of Uttar Pradesh is famous for diaspore & pyrophyllite.
• Banda district is famous for Ochre.
• The Uttar Pradesh government launched One District, One Product Programme.
• One District, One Product Programme aims to encourage such indigenous and specialized products and crafts.

Additional Information

Other important industries in Uttar Pradesh.

The correct answer is 11.

Key Points

• As of 2022, 11 Maharatna Companies are in India. 
  • As of 2022, there are 11 Maharatnas, 13 Navratnas and 73 Miniratnas.
• List of Maharatnas Companies :
  • National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
  • Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
  • Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
  • Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL)
  • Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
  • Coal India Limited (CIL)
  • Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
  • Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
  • Power Grid Corporation of India (POWERGRID)
  • Power Finance Corp. Ltd

Confusion PointsIn September 2022, REC Ltd. becomes 12th company to join Maharatna CPSE.
Though the question is according to official updates by Govt till Feb 2022.

Important Points

• Govt. of India accorded  ‘Maharatna’ status to the state-owned Power Finance Corporation Ltd (PFC), thus giving PFC greater operational and financial autonomy.
• An order to this effect was issued ON 12 OCT 2021 by the Department of Public Enterprises, under the Ministry of Finance.
• Incorporated in 1986, PFC is the largest Infrastructure Finance Company today, exclusively dedicated to Power Sector under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power.

Additional Information

• The government grants the status of Navratna, Miniratna, and Maharatna to Central Public Sector Enterprises based upon the profit made by these CPSEs.
• The Maharatna category has been the most recent one since 2009, the other two have been in function since 1997.
• There are certain conditions to be a Maharatna PSU.
• The Maharatna status gives more autonomy and authority to a company than the other categories such as Navratna or Miniratna.
• “Maharatna” status is granted to a company that has recorded more than Rs. 5,000 crore of net profit for three consecutive years, an average annual turnover of Rs. 25,000 crore for three years or should have an average annual net worth of Rs. 15,000 crore for three years.

The correct answer is (A) is false but (R) is true.

Key Points

• In India, the cotton textile industry is mainly developed in the cotton-producing areas of the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamilnadu.
• Mumbai is the largest center for the cotton textile industry in India. Hence, the assertion is incorrect.
• Ahmedabad lies near the main cotton-growing region of India.
• There is no problem with the availability of raw materials for cotton in Ahmedabad. Hence, the reason is correct.

Additional Information

• India is the 2nd largest producer of cotton in the world.
• Cotton grows well in drier pars of black soil of Deccan plateau.
• It requires high temperature, light rainfall, 210 frost-free days, and bright sunshine for growth.
• Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh are major cotton-producing states.

The correct answer is Odisha.

Key Points

• Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), in Rourkela, Odisha is the first integrated steel plant in the public sector in India. 
• It was set up with West Germany collaboration with an installed capacity of 1 million tonnes.
• On 3 February 1959, then president Rajendra Prasad inaugurated RSP's first blast furnace named 'Parvati'.
• It was built in 1955. 
• CEO of Rourkela Steel Plant is Dipak Chattaraj.
• There is a total of 13462 employees in the Steel plant.

Additional Information

• SAIL stands for Steel Authority of India.
• The headquarters of SAIL is in New Delhi.
• CEO of SAIL is CEO: Shri Amarendu Prakash.
• Chief Minister of Odisha - Mohan Charan Majhi
• Governor of Odisha - Raghubar Das
• National Parks in Odisha - Similipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park, Ushakothi Wild Life Sanctuary, etc.

The correct answer is Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited.

Key Points

• List of Maharatna Companies:

Hence Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited is the correct answer.

Additional Information

• A company is given "Maharatna" status if it has made a net profit of more than Rs. 5,000 crore for three years in a row, has an average annual turnover of Rs. 25,000 crores for three years, or has an average annual net worth of Rs. 15,000 crore for three years.
• It should also have operations or footprints all over the world.

The correct answer is 1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - D, 4 - B.

Key Points

• BALCO:
  •   The Ministry of Mines, Government of India, owned the aluminium production Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd, one of its sites is located at Korba in Chattisgarh.
  • Founded: 1965
  • CEO: Abhijit Pati
  • Headquarte r s: New Delhi, India

The correct answer is 1 and 4.

Key Points

• Kudankulam Nuclear power plant: Tamil Nadu
• Tarapur Nuclear Reactor, Maharashtra
• Kaiga Atomic Power Plant, Karnataka
• Kakrapar Atomic Power Plant, Gujarat

The correct answer is Salem - Tamil Nadu.

Key Points

• Bokaro steel plant:
  • It is located in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand. Hence, pair 1 is incorrectly matched.
  • It was established with the help of the erstwhile Soviet Union in 1964.
  • Production from this plant was started in 1964.

• Salem steel:
  • The plant is located in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu. Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.
  • Production from this plant was started in 1982.
  • It has the advantage of rich iron ore and limestone.
• Durgapur Steel Plant:
  • It is located in the Bardhaman district of West Bengal. Hence, pair 2 is incorrectly matched.
  • It was set up with help from the United Kingdom in 1959.
  • Production from this plant was started in 1962.
• Rourkela steel plant:
  • This plant is located in the Sundergarh district of Odisha. Hence, pair 4 is incorrectly matched.
  • It was set up with the help of the German government in 1959.

The correct answer is Computer Chip.

Key Points

• Diamonds, computer chips, and mobile manufacturing are some examples of footloose industries.
• These are generally non-polluting industries.

Footloose Industries:

• Footloose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight loss or otherwise. 
• They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere.
• They produce in small quantities and also employ a small labour force.
• The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.