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UPSC Prelims 1998 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry? Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
- Yamunanagar
- Guwahati
- Shahabad
- Ballarpur
- (a) 1, 2 and 3
- (b) 1, 2 and 4
- (c) 1, 3 and 4
- (d) 2, 3 and 4
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4
Yamunanagar, Guwahati and Ballarpur — per the key.
Statement by statement
1. ✓ YES Yamunanagar (Haryana) has the Ballarpur group’s big paper mill.
2. ✓ YES Guwahati is accepted for the Assam paper mills (Jogighopa, Nagaon).
3. ✗ NO Shahabad (Karnataka) is known for cement.
4. ✓ YES Ballarpur (Maharashtra) is a major paper centre.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Shahabad is known for cement.
(c) Shahabad is known for cement.
(d) Shahabad is known for cement.
The trap
Shahabad is a common name — sugar in Haryana, cement in Karnataka.
🔒 Paper: Ballarpur, Yamunanagar, Titagarh, Nepanagar (newsprint), Dandeli.
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