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UPSC Prelims 1984 · Indian Geography · Industries, Ports and Transport
Match the following: A. Korba · B. Raniganj · C. Kalpakkam · D. Hardwar — 1. Atomic power plant · 2. Heavy electricals · 3. Coal mines · 4. Aluminium · 5. Iron and steel
- (a) 1 3 2 5
- (b) 4 3 1 2
- (c) 2 4 1 5
- (d) 2 4 1 3
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Answer: (b) 4 3 1 2
Korba – aluminium · Raniganj – coal · Kalpakkam – atomic · Hardwar – heavy electricals (BHEL).
The idea
An industrial-place list may mix a mine, a metal smelter, an equipment factory and a power station. Identify the activity named for each site before assigning a number. A town can host several activities, so the match is not a claim that it has only one industry.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Gives Korba atomic power.
(c) Gives Korba heavy electricals.
(d) Gives Korba heavy electricals.
Elimination technique
Raniganj–coal fixes B–3, leaving (a) and (b). Kalpakkam–atomic power fixes C–1 and selects (b); Korba and Haridwar confirm it.
Also know
Kalpakkam is on the Tamil Nadu coast; Tarapur, Rawatbhata and Narora are other nuclear-power locations. Haridwar stands on the Ganga and is associated with BHEL’s heavy-electricals works. Raniganj belongs to the eastern coal belt, while Korba combines aluminium production with nearby coal and power activity.
🔒 BHEL Haridwar; Kalpakkam (MAPS, PFBR).
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