Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I List II (Hazardous industries using child labour leading to the filing of a public interest petition in the Supreme Court) (Located at) I. Glass industry A) Moradabad II. Brassware industry B) Marakpur III. Slate industry C) Ferozabad IV. Hand-made carpet industry D) Mirzapur
- AI-C, II-A, III-B, IV-DCorrect
- BI-A, II-C, III-D, IV-B
- CI-C, II-A, III-D, IV-B
- DI-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D
Explanation
The correct answer is A because it accurately matches the specific industrial hubs in India known for these hazardous industries as identified in landmark child labour legal cases like M.C. Mehta v. State of Tamil Nadu.
I. Glass industry is synonymous with Ferozabad, which is the hub of glass blowing and bangle making. II. Brassware industry is centered in Moradabad, often referred to as Pital Nagri or Brass City. III. Slate industry is a major economic activity in Markapur, Andhra Pradesh, known for its slate mines and processing units. IV. Hand made carpet industry is traditionally located in Mirzapur and the surrounding Bhadohi region of Uttar Pradesh.
Therefore, the correct matching sequence is I-C, II-A, III-B, and IV-D.
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