Indian geography miscellaneous


  1. Which of the following Steel Plants was not built during Second Five Year Plan?









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    Bokaro Steel Plant is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India built with Soviet help. It was incorporated as a limited company in 1964 during the 3rd Five Year Plan period (1961-1966).

    Correct Option: A

    Bokaro Steel Plant is the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India built with Soviet help. It was incorporated as a limited company in 1964 during the 3rd Five Year Plan period (1961-1966).


  1. Industries like electronics and biotechnology which are in the forefront of development are called?









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    Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. A sunrise industry is often characterized by a high degree of innovation, and its rapid emergence may threaten to push into obsolescence a competing industry sector that is already in decline. So electronics and biotechnology can be characterized as sunrise industries.

    Correct Option: D

    Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically characterized by high growth rates, numerous start-ups and an abundance of venture capital funding. A sunrise industry is often characterized by a high degree of innovation, and its rapid emergence may threaten to push into obsolescence a competing industry sector that is already in decline. So electronics and biotechnology can be characterized as sunrise industries.



  1. Which is a port in India having a free trade zone?









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    Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) earlier known, as the Kandla Free Trade Zone is located at the port town Gandhidham in the state of Gujarat. One of the most significant features of this special economic zone at Kandla is that it is strictly a union government zone amidst others with more of private participation. The Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) is the first in Asia and largest multi-product Special Economic Zone in India.

    Correct Option: C

    Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) earlier known, as the Kandla Free Trade Zone is located at the port town Gandhidham in the state of Gujarat. One of the most significant features of this special economic zone at Kandla is that it is strictly a union government zone amidst others with more of private participation. The Kandla Special Economic Zone (KASEZ) is the first in Asia and largest multi-product Special Economic Zone in India.


  1. It forms the bed-rock of all industrial activities and is considered “mother industry”.









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    Industrialization, in its crudest meaning, entails iron and steel industry. This industry formed the foundation of the Industrial Revolution in England and the later dissemination to other countries. It is one of the most essential industries which propel industrial development.

    Correct Option: C

    Industrialization, in its crudest meaning, entails iron and steel industry. This industry formed the foundation of the Industrial Revolution in England and the later dissemination to other countries. It is one of the most essential industries which propel industrial development.



  1. Diesel locomotive works of the Indian Railways is situated at









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    The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. It is the largest diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer in India.

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    The Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) in Varanasi, India, is a production unit owned by Indian Railways, that manufactures diesel-electric locomotives and its spare parts. It is the largest diesel-electric locomotive manufacturer in India.