Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Places) (Industries) I. Jamnagar A) Aluminium II. Hospet B) Woollen Textile III. Korba C) Fertilizers IV. Haldia D) Cement E) Iron and Steel Codes:
- AI-D, II-C, III-A, IV-B
- BI-B, II-E, III-A, IV-CCorrect
- CI-D, II-E, III-B, IV-A
- DI-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
Explanation
The correct option is B based on the following industrial associations:
- Jamnagar in Gujarat is a major center for the Woollen Textile industry.
- Hospet in Karnataka is well known for its Iron and Steel industry due to its proximity to iron ore mines.
- Korba in Chhattisgarh is a primary hub for the Aluminium industry, home to Bharat Aluminium Company Limited BALCO.
- Haldia in West Bengal is a significant center for the Fertilizer industry, supported by its port and refinery infrastructure.
Matching these pairs leads to I-B, II-E, III-A, IV-C, which corresponds to Option B.
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