Indian Geography Questions and Answers
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Q161
Where is the Integral Coach Factory situated?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Integral Coach Factory is located in Perambur, Chennai.
Q162
Where was the first Cotton Mill in India established?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: The first cotton mill was established in Surat.
Q163
Which integrated iron installation does NOT come under Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)?
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Jamshedpur steel plant is managed by Tata Steel, not SAIL.
Q164
Which Indian city used electricity commercially for the first time?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Kolkata was the first Indian city to use commercial electricity.
Q165
The first shore-based modern integrated steel plant in India is in:
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Vishakhapatnam houses India’s first shore-based integrated steel plant.
Q166
The iron-steel industry at which place developed with German technical collaboration?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Rourkela iron and steel plant was developed with German collaboration.
Q167
Which group of industries maximizes savings on transport costs by being located near raw material sources?
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Heavy industries like iron and steel, aluminum, and cement locate near material sources to save transport costs.
Q168
Which industries benefit majorly from the Mumbai port?
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Mumbai port serves cotton textile and petrochemical industries primarily.
Q169
India exports iron ore mainly to:
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Japan is a major importer of Indian iron ore.
Q170
Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. is located at:
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. is situated in Bhadravati.