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Question (31)

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A fertiliser plant produces urea, DAP and NPK. How many different categories of fertiliser products mentioned here are represented?

(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 4

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The three categories represented are nitrogenous fertiliser (urea), phosphatic/DAP and complex NPK fertiliser.

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Question (32)

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Potash is entirely imported into India according to the chapter because:

(A) India has no commercially usable potash reserves
(B) potash is not used in agriculture
(C) potash is produced only by textile mills
(D) potash cannot be transported

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

The chapter states that potash is entirely imported because India has no commercially usable reserves.

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Question (33)

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A cement plant uses 60 tonnes of limestone, 15 tonnes of silica and 5 tonnes of gypsum. What percentage of the total listed mineral inputs is limestone?

(A) 60%
(B) 70%
(C) 75%
(D) 80%

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Total inputs = 60 + 15 + 5 = 80 tonnes. Limestone percentage = 60/80 × 100 = 75%.

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Question (34)

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Cement industries require large quantities of limestone, silica and gypsum. These raw materials influence location because they are:

(A) bulky and heavy
(B) highly perishable
(C) agricultural products
(D) mainly imported from Europe

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Cement uses bulky and heavy raw materials, making transport and location important factors.

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Question (35)

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Gujarat has strategically located cement plants partly because of its:

(A) access to the Gulf market
(B) concentration of jute mills
(C) abundance of cotton plantations only
(D) location far from ports

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Gujarat's cement plants are strategically located to serve the Gulf market.

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Question (36)

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Liberalisation of the Indian economy affected the automobile industry mainly by:

(A) reducing demand for vehicles
(B) stimulating demand and encouraging new models
(C) ending all private investment
(D) stopping production of two-wheelers

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Liberalisation stimulated automobile demand and encouraged the introduction of new models.

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Question (37)

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A city has automobile factories producing trucks, buses, cars, motorcycles and three-wheelers. How many different vehicle categories listed in the chapter are represented?

(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) 6

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

The five listed categories are trucks, buses, cars, motorcycles and three-wheelers.

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Question (38)

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Which city is described as the electronic capital of India?

(A) Bengaluru
(B) Kolkata
(C) Lucknow
(D) Jaipur

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Bengaluru is described in the chapter as the electronic capital of India.

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Question (39)

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A city develops IT and electronics industries and attracts large numbers of skilled workers. Which sectoral effect is most directly associated with this development?

(A) Decline in employment
(B) Major employment generation
(C) Elimination of manufacturing
(D) Reduction in technological development

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

IT and electronics industries have a major impact on employment and contribute to the growth of hardware and software.

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Question (40)

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If an industrial region produces smoke containing sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter, which type of pollution is primarily involved?

(A) Air pollution
(B) Water pollution
(C) Land pollution
(D) Noise pollution

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

SO2, CO and particulate matter are major air pollutants released by industries.

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Question (31)

A fertiliser plant produces urea, DAP and NPK. How many different categories of fertiliser products mentioned here are represented?

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Question (32)

Potash is entirely imported into India according to the chapter because:

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Question (33)

A cement plant uses 60 tonnes of limestone, 15 tonnes of silica and 5 tonnes of gypsum. What percentage of the total listed mineral inputs is limestone?

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Question (34)

Cement industries require large quantities of limestone, silica and gypsum. These raw materials influence location because they are:

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Question (35)

Gujarat has strategically located cement plants partly because of its:

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Question (36)

Liberalisation of the Indian economy affected the automobile industry mainly by:

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Question (37)

A city has automobile factories producing trucks, buses, cars, motorcycles and three-wheelers. How many different vehicle categories listed in the chapter are represented?

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Question (38)

Which city is described as the electronic capital of India?

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Question (39)

A city develops IT and electronics industries and attracts large numbers of skilled workers. Which sectoral effect is most directly associated with this development?

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Question (40)

If an industrial region produces smoke containing sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and particulate matter, which type of pollution is primarily involved?

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