Q21. Identify the odd one out among the districts/ nodes associated with the Vishakhapatnam- Guntur industrial region.
Major Industrial Regions of India: RAS Prelims MCQs
65 RAS Prelims MCQs on the major industrial regions of India cover Mumbai-Pune, Bangalore-Chennai, Delhi-Meerut and the North-East, and the policies that shaped industry. Industrial policies from 1948 to 1991, Make in India, SEZs, the Freight Equalisation Policy and the status of public sector enterprises are asked as facts, matches and sequences.
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Q22. Consider the following industries:
I. Shipbuilding
II. Oil Refining
III. Fertilizer manufacturing
IV. Jute textiles
Which of the given combinations correctly represents the prominent industries in the Vishakhapatnam-Guntur region?
I. Shipbuilding
II. Oil Refining
III. Fertilizer manufacturing
IV. Jute textiles
Which of the given combinations correctly represents the prominent industries in the Vishakhapatnam-Guntur region?
Explanation
The Vishakhapatnam-Guntur industrial region is known for its prominent shipbuilding, oil refining, and fertilizer manufacturing sectors. These industries utilize the region’s port facilities and newly discovered energy resources from the Krishna-Godavari basin. While the region has some textile units, it is not a major center for jute textiles, which remain concentrated along the Hugli river in West Bengal.
Q23. The Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram industrial region is fundamentally based on which type of resource base?
Explanation
The Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram industrial region is largely built on plantation agriculture and the availability of hydroelectric power. The abundance of crops like coconuts, rubber, and cashew nuts forms the basis for local processing units. Additionally, the region’s numerous rivers and mountainous terrain have allowed for the development of hydropower, which provides the clean energy needed to sustain these agro-based industries.
Q24. Consider the following statements regarding the Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram industrial region:
Statement I: The region is devoid of large-scale heavy metallurgical industries due to a lack of metallic minerals and coal in the vicinity.
Statement II: The industrial profile of the region is dominated by coir, cashew processing, and rubber-based industries.
Which of the following is correct?
Statement I: The region is devoid of large-scale heavy metallurgical industries due to a lack of metallic minerals and coal in the vicinity.
Statement II: The industrial profile of the region is dominated by coir, cashew processing, and rubber-based industries.
Which of the following is correct?
Explanation
This southern industrial region lacks metallic minerals and coal, which prevents the establishment of heavy metallurgical industries. Instead, it leverages its unique agricultural and natural resources. The industrial landscape is consequently dominated by coir, cashew processing, and rubber-based products. These sectors utilize local raw materials and skilled labor, defining the region’s specialized economic profile within the national industrial framework.
Q25. Which of the following industries is an exception and NOT typically characteristic of the Kollam- Thiruvananthapuram industrial region?
Explanation
The Kollam-Thiruvananthapuram industrial region specializes in coir, cashew, and rubber processing due to local agricultural resources. It also hosts some aluminium smelting using electricity and imported raw materials. However, iron and steel smelting is an exception because it requires massive amounts of coal and iron ore, which are not found in the region, making such heavy operations unfeasible.
Q26. What is the primary purpose of the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) regulations in the Mathura-Agra- Delhi industrial corridor?
Explanation
The Taj Trapezium Zone was established as a protected area around the Taj Mahal to safeguard the monument from environmental degradation. Regulations within this zone aim to control air pollution caused by nearby industries in Agra, Mathura, and Firozabad. By limiting harmful emissions, the government seeks to prevent the discoloration and erosion of the marble structure caused by acid rain.
Q27. Consider the following factors regarding the Mathura-Agra-Delhi corridor:
I. Presence of the Mathura Oil Refinery
II. Concentration of glass industries in Firozabad
III. High concentration of leather industries in Agra
IV. Strict environmental regulations under TTZ
V. Shift towards natural gas as an industrial fuel
Which of the given combinations of factors represents the correct characteristics and developments in this region?
I. Presence of the Mathura Oil Refinery
II. Concentration of glass industries in Firozabad
III. High concentration of leather industries in Agra
IV. Strict environmental regulations under TTZ
V. Shift towards natural gas as an industrial fuel
Which of the given combinations of factors represents the correct characteristics and developments in this region?
Explanation
The Mathura-Agra-Delhi corridor features the Mathura refinery, Firozabad’s glassworks, and Agra’s leather industry. Due to environmental concerns around the Taj Mahal, the region is governed by strict Taj Trapezium Zone regulations. These rules have forced industries to modernize and shift from polluting coal to cleaner natural gas, ensuring industrial continuity while protecting the heritage monument from atmospheric pollutants.
Q28. What was the cause and effect relationship that led to the widespread adoption of natural gas in the industries of the Agra-Mathura region?
Explanation
The widespread adoption of natural gas in the Agra-Mathura region resulted directly from Supreme Court directives aimed at reducing industrial pollution. To protect the Taj Mahal from the harmful effects of coal-fired emissions, the court mandated that industrial units switch to cleaner fuels. This legal intervention led to the establishment of gas pipelines and the modernization of several traditional manufacturing processes.
Q29. Identify the correct statement regarding the industries in the Mathura-Agra-Delhi corridor.
Explanation
Firozabad is globally recognized as the primary center for India’s glass and bangle industry, maintaining a long-standing tradition of craftsmanship. Other statements are inaccurate because Agra is known for leather, not heavy electrical machinery, and Mathura is famous for its oil refinery rather than being an IT hub. Furthermore, the entire corridor is subject to very strict environmental emission norms.
Q30. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) is being developed in collaboration with which foreign country?
Explanation
The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is a flagship infrastructure project being developed by the Government of India in collaboration with Japan. This partnership involves significant Japanese financial investment and technical expertise. The goal is to create a world-class industrial zone across six states, leveraging the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor to boost manufacturing, exports, and overall economic growth through bilateral cooperation.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 21 | (a) Kurnool |
| 22 | (b) I, II, and III only |
| 23 | (b) Plantation agriculture and hydro-power |
| 24 | (c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct |
| 25 | (d) Iron and Steel smelting |
| 26 | (c) To protect the Taj Mahal by regulating regional emissions |
| 27 | (b) I, II, III, IV, and V |
| 28 | (d) Cause: Supreme Court directives; Effect: Shift to natural gas |
| 29 | (a) Firozabad has historically been the center of India’s glass and bangle industry |
| 30 | (c) Japan |
Key facts from Major Industrial Regions of India
- The Pykara hydroelectric plant spurred the early industrial growth of the Bangalore-Chennai region; the Delhi-Meerut region is dominated by market-oriented, footloose industries.
- Gurugram is known for automobiles, Noida for IT and electronics, Meerut for sports goods and Faridabad for engineering and tractors.
- The North-East is industrially backward because of hilly terrain and poor transport; the Numaligarh refinery is in Assam.
- The Industrial Policy Resolution of 1956 is the Economic Constitution of India; it classified industries into three schedules and followed the Mahalanobis Model.
- The Navratna and Miniratna status began in 1997; a Maharatna must have average net profit above Rs 5,000 crore.
- The SEZ Act came in 2005, Make in India in 2014, Startup India in 2016 and the broad PLI scheme in 2020-21; the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor is being built with Japan.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Major Industrial Regions of India?
This page has 65 practice MCQs on Major Industrial Regions of India (Indian Geography). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
In which year was Make in India launched?
In 2014. It aims to make India a manufacturing hub and raise the share of manufacturing in GDP, and it opened many sectors to higher foreign investment, with 25 focus sectors such as automobiles, aviation and biotechnology.
What did the Freight Equalisation Policy do?
It made the transport cost of key materials like steel the same across India. This nullified the locational advantage of mineral-rich regions such as Bihar and Odisha and helped industry grow in other parts of the country.
What are the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor partners?
India is developing the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor in collaboration with Japan. It is a large infrastructure project along a freight corridor linking Delhi and Mumbai, with industrial nodes and smart cities.