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When was Steel Authority of India established?

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  1. 1909

  2. 1937

  3. 1953

  4. 1973

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) established on January 24, 1973, with an authorized capital of Rs. 2000 crore, was made responsible for managing five integrated steel plants at Bhilai, Bokaro, Durgapur, Rourkela and Burnpur, the Alloy Steel Plant and the Salem Steel Plant. In 1978 SAIL was restructured as an operating company.

 Which is the largest cement producing state in India?

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  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Rajasthan

  3. Gujarat

  4. Tamil Nadu

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of cement, with productions of 37.52 million tons in 2008-09 which is 17.12%. of all india productions. Following are Rajasthan, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Kerala. Andhra pradesh is the largest cement producing state in India.

Asia's largest iron and steel industry is established in _________________.

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  1. Nepanagar (Madhya Pradesh)

  2. Bokaro (Jharkhand)

  3. Durgapur (West Bengal)

  4. Raurkela (Orissa)

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Asia's largest iron and steel industry is established in Bokaro (Jharkhand).
This is the oldest iron and steel centre of India. It is a private sector enterprise. It was established in 1907 by Jamshedji Tata at Sakchi in Singhbhum district of Jharkhand.

Which of the following is associated with the recent discovery of tungsten by the Geological Survey of India?

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  1. Agucha in Rajasthan

  2. Thar Desert in Rajasthan

  3. Tuensang in Nagaland

  4. Sirohi in Rajasthan

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Correct Option: D

Gujarat ranks ______ in oilseed production in India.

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  1. first

  2. second

  3. third

  4. fourth

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gujarat ranks First in oilseed production in India.
Currently, oil seeds share 14% of the area under major crops. At present, India's largest oilseed producing state is Gujarat, thanks to its position as top groundnut producing state of India. Rajasthan is India's top Rapeseed & Mustard producing state, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Haryana.

India ranks _______ in cotton fabrics production in the world.

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  1. first

  2. second

  3. third

  4. fourth

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India ranks second in the world in respect of cotton fabrics production, next to China. Also, India is the second largest exporter of cotton textiles.

Khetri project in Rajasthan has been set up for producing _________.

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  1. Zinc

  2. Manganese

  3. Copper

  4. Salt

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Correct Option: C

High capital, high level of technology and large number of labourers is the characteristic of which kind of industry?

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  1. Small scale industry

  2. Large scale industry

  3. Cottage industry

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Small scale industries and cottage industries are local industries with a very low level of capital and due to that they can't afford high level of technology or high number of skilled labourers. Basically these industries are designed for small profits and have not got any long future goals. On the other hand large scale industries requires high capital, high level of technology and large number of labourers for better profits and long term goals.

Cotton clothes of Jari work of impressive quality are found in _______.

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  1. Surat

  2. Vadodara

  3. Burhanpur

  4. Hisar

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A. Surat

Jari is an even thread traditionally made of fine gold or silver used in traditional Bengali, Indian, and Pakistani garments, especially as brocade in saris etc. This thread is woven into fabrics, primarily made of silk to create intricate patterns. It is believed this tradition started during the Mughal era and the Surat pot being linked to the Haj pilgrims and Indians was a major factor for introducing this craft in India. Surat is one of the biggest and most significant Zari manufacturing centres in India.

Rajasthan has diversification economy ?

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan ia a mineral - rich state and has a diversification economy having agriculture, mining and tourism as its main engines of growth.