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Q171
Bhilai Steel Plant was built with collaboration from:
  • A Germany
  • B Soviet Union
  • C United Kingdom
  • D Japan
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Soviet Union helped establish Bhilai Steel Plant.
Q172
Where was the first iron and steel industry established in India?
  • A Bhadravati
  • B Bhilai
  • C Jamshedpur
  • D Bumpur
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Bhadravati houses India's first iron and steel industry.
Q173
Integral Coach Factory is located at:
  • A Chittaranjan, West Bengal
  • B Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
  • C Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
  • D Perambur, Tamil Nadu
Answer: Option D
Explanation: ICF is based in Perambur, Tamil Nadu.
Q174
Which of the following is used in large quantities in cement industry?
  • A Gypsum
  • B Limestone
  • C Coal
  • D Clay
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Limestone is the key raw material in cement production.
Q175
Bhilai Steel Plant was established with assistance from:
  • A U.K.
  • B USA
  • C Russia
  • D Germany
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Russia assisted in establishing Bhilai Steel Plant.
Q176
Major iron and steel industries are located in:
  • A Deccan plateau
  • B Malwa
  • C Telangana
  • D Chota Nagpur
Answer: Option D
Explanation: Chota Nagpur plateau is a hub of iron and steel industries.
Q177
The product used for manufacturing industrial alcohol is:
  • A Khandasari
  • B Bagasse
  • C Molasses
  • D Paper pulp
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Molasses is commonly used to produce industrial alcohol.
Q178
At Sindri in Jharkhand, the fertilizer produced is:
  • A Urea
  • B Ammonium phosphate
  • C Calcium super phosphate
  • D Ammonium sulphate
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Sindri produces mainly urea fertilizer.
Q179
Which of the following is largely used in textile industries in India?
  • A Cotton
  • B Wool
  • C Synthetic fibers
  • D Jute
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Cotton is the dominant fiber in Indian textiles.
Q180
Which is a major shipbuilding centre of India?
  • A Cochin
  • B Paradeep
  • C Kandla
  • D Tuticorin
Answer: Option A
Explanation: Cochin is a major shipbuilding hub.
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