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:
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- 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:
1. Jamnagar in Gujarat is a major center for the Woollen Textile industry.
2. Hospet in Karnataka is well known for its Iron and Steel industry due to its proximity to iron ore mines.
3. Korba in Chhattisgarh is a primary hub for the Aluminium industry, home to Bharat Aluminium Company Limited BALCO.
4. 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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