UPSC Prelims PYQ 1998: Match places with industries

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

List I (Places)

1. Jamnagar
2. Hospet
3. Korba
4. Haldia

List II (Industries)

1. Aluminium
2. Woollen Textile
3. Fertilizers
4. Cement
5. Iron and Steel

Codes:

1. I-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
2. I-B, II-E, III-A, IV-C
3. I-D, II-E, III-B, IV-A
4. I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C

Explanation

Option (b) is correct

• Jamnagar is associated with woollen textiles, Hospet with iron and steel industries due to its proximity to iron ore deposits, Korba with aluminium production, and Haldia with fertiliser industries.

Answer: (b) I-B, II-E, III-A, IV-C