This section addresses the locational factors of major global manufacturing nodes. It tests the evolution of structural hubs (iron-steel, automotive, technology clusters) and the modern phenomenon of industrial de-industrialization.
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists :
List I List II
(Centres) (Industries)
Nagoya 1. Iron and Steel
Salem 2. Aircraft
Los-Angeles 3. Cotton Textiles
Abadan 4. Oil Refinery
Code :
A B C D
Correct Answer:
(D)
3 1 2 4
The correct match are as follows :
(Centre) (Industry)
Salem - Iron and Steel
Los-Angeles - Aircraft
Abadan - Oil Refinery
Nagoya - Cotton Textile
Ques: 2
Which one of the following is an example of 'Footloose' industry?
Correct Answer:
(C) Software
The footloose industry is a general term for any industry that can be placed and located at any location without effect from factors such as resources or transport. These industries often have spatially fixed costs, which means that the costs of the products do not change.
Ques: 3
With reference to the usefulness of the by-products of Sugar industry, which of the following statement is/are correct?
Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for the generation of energy.
Molasses can be used as one of the feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers.
Molasses can be used for the production of ethanol.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below :
Correct Answer:
(C) 1 and 3 only
Statement (1) and (3) are correct because Bagasse can be used as biomass fuel for generating energy and Molasses of sugarcane may be used for the production of ethanol, but it can not be used as feedstocks for the production of synthetic chemical fertilizers. Thus, option (c) is the correct answer.
Ques: 4
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Industry Location
Correct Answer:
(B) Cotton Textiles : Detroit
Detroit city of Southeastern Michigan, USA, is famous for its automobile industry and not for cotton textile. Apart from the automobile industry, there are also industries related to Tyre, Electric Wires, Battery, Paint, Car Machinery, Chemicals, Computers, etc. Ontario situated in Canada is famous for the paper industry, Texas is famous for chemical industry and Nagoya in Japan is known for the motor car. Thus, option (b) is not correctly matched.
Ques: 5
Cooch Behar in West Bengal is famous for which among the following industries?
Correct Answer:
(B) Silk industry
Cooch Behar, located in West Bengal, is renowned for its silk industry. The area has a rich history tied to silk production and is known for producing high-quality silk, notably Muga silk, which is cherished for its durability and golden brilliance.