SENAPREP
Industries in India Questions
Chapter: Indian Economy | Total Available: 10 Real Questions
Which one among the following states is the leading producer of Manganese in India ?
Correct Answer
📖 Core Anchor Concept
The question pertains to the production of manganese ore in India. Manganese is a vital mineral for steel production and various industrial applications.
📜 Detailed Breakdown & Chronology
Madhya Pradesh emerged as the leading producer of manganese ore in India, contributing approximately 33% of the total production in 2019-20. This is a significant share, as other major contributors include Maharashtra (25%) and Odisha (19%). The mineral is crucial for various industries, making its production a key economic factor.
Geologically, manganese deposits in Madhya Pradesh are primarily found in the form of deposits in the Bastar plateau region, characterized by its rich mineral base.
🔍 Option Analysis
- B: Jharkhand - Not a leading producer, though it has manganese deposits.
- C: Rajasthan - Primarily known for other minerals, not manganese.
- D: Karnataka - Holds reserves but ranks lower in production than Madhya Pradesh.
⚡ Chronology Trick / Polity Mnemonic
Remember states producing manganese by the mnemonic "Miyal Kheddo Moy" - Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra.
Which one of the following Oil Refineries is not located in Assam?
Correct Answer
📖 Core Anchor Concept
Oil refineries are industrial plants that process crude oil into usable petroleum products. Major refineries in India include those located in Assam: Numaligarh, Bongaigaon, and Digboi.
📜 Detailed Breakdown & Chronology
- Tatipaka Refinery: Established on September 3, 2001, located in East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh.
- Numaligarh Refinery: Commissioned in 1999, located in Numaligarh, Assam.
- Bongaigaon Refinery: Commissioned in 1974, situated in Bongaigaon, Assam.
- Digboi Refinery: One of the oldest, established in 1901, also located in Assam.
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: Tatipaka - Incorrect; located in Andhra Pradesh.
- B: Numaligarh - Correctly located in Assam.
- C: Bongaigaon - Correctly located in Assam.
- D: Digboi - Correctly located in Assam.
⚡ Chronology Trick / Polity Mnemonic
Remember: Assam's key refineries—Digits (Digboi), Bows (Bongaigaon), and Newbergs (Numaligarh)—all exist within its borders, while Tatipaka stands alone in Andhra Pradesh.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Indian Oil Corporation and industry reports on refinery locations.
Consider the following statements with regardto a steel plant:
1. It was set up in 1964 with Russian collaboration.
2. It receives iron ore from the Rourkela region.
3. Water and hydel power is supplied by the Damodar Valley Corporation.
Identify the steel plant on the basis of the abovefacts:
1. Correct Answer
Option B is correct.
📖 Short Explanation
The question involves identifying the steel plant set up with Russian collaboration, receives iron ore from the Rourkela region, and uses resources from the Damodar Valley Corporation, which are characteristic of the Bokaro Steel Plant.
💡 3. Why Correct Answer is Correct
The Bokaro Steel Plant fulfills all the given conditions:
- - It was established in 1964 with assistance from the USSR, marking it as a collaboration with Russian entities.
- - It receives iron ore from Rourkela, which is well-known for its rich mines in the state of Odisha.
- - Since the plant is located in Jharkhand, integrated resource management with the Damodar Valley Corporation ensures regular water and power supply, critical for steel production.
❌ 4. Why Other Options are Wrong
- •Option A (Bhilai Steel Plant): It was established with Soviet aid but receives its iron ore from Dalli-Rajhara, not Rourkela.
- •Option C (Rourkela Steel Plant): Although it receives iron ore from nearby regions, this plant was established with German aid, not Russian.
- •Option D (Durgapur Steel Plant): Built with British collaboration, it does not match the Russian collaboration criterion, nor does it solely rely on Rourkela for iron ore.
NDA Speed-Run / Mnemonic Shortcut
Remember, Bokaro is associated with Russia and DVC, while Bhilai and Durgapur are linked with USSR and UK, respectively. This helps in quick identification on the exam day.
5. Key Learning Point
Understand the pivotal features and foreign collaborations of Indian steel plants like Bokaro, which symbolize post-independence industrial alliances.
6. Visual Suggestion
A detailed map showcasing locations of major steel plants in India, color-coded by country of collaboration, would simplify identifying Bokaro's association with Russia and its logistics.
Which one among the following is NOT a major oil field located in Gujarat?
1. Correct Answer
Option D is correct. Moran is not a major oil field located in Gujarat.
📖 Short Explanation
Gujarat is home to several significant oil fields that contribute to India's onshore oil production. However, Moran is an oil field located in Assam, not Gujarat.
💡 3. Why Correct Answer is Correct
❌ 4. Why Other Options are Wrong
- •Option A: Ankleshwar is a well-known oil field in Gujarat, actively involved in oil production.
- •Option B: Kosamba is located in Gujarat, contributing to the state's oil output
- •Option C: Mehsana is another significant oil field in Gujarat, known for its production activities.
NDA Speed-Run / Mnemonic Shortcut
Remember key oil fields in Gujarat with the acronym "AKM" — Ankleshwar, Kosamba, Mehsana. Any option not fitting "AKM" is the outlier.
5. Key Learning Point
Familiarity with major geographical locations of natural resources is crucial in exams like NDA.
6. Visual Suggestion
A detailed map of India marking key oil fields in Gujarat such as Ankleshwar, Kosamba, and Mehsana alongside Moran in Assam would clearly illustrate their geographical distribution.
As per the Annual Report 2023–24 of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, which of the following states are the major producer of copper in the country?
1. Correct Answer
Option B is correct. The major producers of copper in India are Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh according to the Annual Report 2023–24 of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
📖 Short Explanation
Copper is an essential metal used in various industries. India has significant copper mining operations, notably in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, managed mainly by Hindustan Copper Limited.
💡 3. Why Correct Answer is Correct
❌ 4. Why Other Options are Wrong
- •Option A: Gujarat is not a major producer of copper, making this option incorrect.
- •Option C: Although Jharkhand has some copper reserves, it is not significant compared to Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.
- •Option D: Although Madhya Pradesh is correct, Jharkhand is not a major copper producer.
NDA Speed-Run / Mnemonic Shortcut
Remember "R-M Copper" - "Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for Copper" as the core copper producing states.
5. Key Learning Point
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh are the top two states for copper mining in India.
6. Visual Suggestion
Consider a map highlighting the key areas of copper mining in India, with markers indicating the Khetri Copper Complex in Rajasthan and the Malanjkhand Copper Project in Madhya Pradesh. This visualization can assist in understanding geographical influences on mineral availability.
The first cotton mill in British India which began production in 1856 was set up by:
Correct Answer
📖 Core Anchor Concept
The first cotton mill in British India, known as the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company, marked a pivotal moment in India’s industrial growth by commencing production in 1856.
📜 Detailed Breakdown & Chronology
- 1854: Establishment of the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company in Tardeo, Bombay.
- 1856: Official commencement of production credited to C. N. Davar and associates, initiating modern textile manufacturing in India.
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: Ghanshyam Das Birla - Founded his first mill later in 1919.
- B: Jamnalal Bajaj - Not associated with the first cotton mill; known for contributions to industries and freedom movement.
- C: Ambalal Sarabhai - Important in the textile sector, but not the first mill founder.
⚡ Chronology Trick / Polity Mnemonic
Remember B for Bombay, D for Davar to link the pioneering industrialist with the city where it all began.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against standard historical texts on Indian industrialization.
Identify the Iron and Steel Plant on the basis of the given characteristics:
1. It receives coal from Jharia and iron-ore from Sundargarh and Kendujhar.
2. Power for the electric furnaces is procuredfrom Hirakund.
3. Water is obtained from Koel and Sankh rivers.
Select the correct Iron and Steel Plant from the options given below:
Correct Answer
📖 Core Anchor Concept
The Rourkela Steel Plant is notable for its geographical and logistical advantages in sourcing raw materials essential for steel production. Key features include its proximity to coal mines and iron-ore deposits, as well as its infrastructure for power and water supply.
📜 Detailed Breakdown & Chronology
- Established on February 3, 1959, in Rourkela, Odisha.
- Receives coal from Jharia and iron-ore from Sundargarh and Kendujhar, ensuring a steady supply of essential materials.
- Utilizes power sourced from the Hirakud hydroelectric project, critical for its electric furnaces.
- Water supply is sourced from the Koel and Sankh rivers, which are vital for the plant's operations.
🔍 Option Analysis
- A: Bhilai Steel Plant - Located in Chhattisgarh, relies on different resource supply chains.
- B: Durgapur Steel Plant - Located in West Bengal, also not connected to the mentioned resources.
- D: Bokaro Steel Plant - Situated in Jharkhand, has different sourcing of raw materials.
⚡ Chronology Trick / Polity Mnemonic
Remember key features of Rourkela with the mnemonic: "Rivers give Supply of Power and Materials" (R = Rourkela, S = Steel, P = Power, M = Materials).
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against authoritative sources including the Ministry of Steel and infrastructure reports on steel production in India.
Which one of the following pairs of city and industry is NOT correctly matched?
Explanation: Raniganj is not famous for the Iron and steel industry.
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
Explanation: Statement (b) is incorrect regarding Jamshedpur Steel Plant.
Which one of the following is the correct sequence of proved coal reserves in the Indian States in decreasing order ?
Correct Answer
📖 Core Anchor Concept
Coal reserves in India are primarily concentrated in four states: Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal. Jharkhand holds the largest reserves, followed by Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and finally West Bengal.
📜 Detailed Breakdown & Chronology
- Jharkhand: Contains about 26% of India's total coal reserves, chiefly in the Jharia coalfield.
- Odisha: Holds the second-largest reserves, characterized by the Talcher coalfield.
- Chhattisgarh: Known for the Korba coalfield, it ranks third in coal production.
- West Bengal: Contains declining reserves, mainly in the Raniganj coalfield.
🔍 Option Analysis
- Option (A): Incorrect sequence. Chhattisgarh is positioned incorrectly.
- Option (C): Incorrect order. Starts with Odisha, which is not the largest.
- Option (D): Misplaces Jharkhand as last, which is wrong.
⚡ Chronology Trick / Polity Mnemonic
Remember the order with the mnemonic: Jolly Old Champions Win - Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal.
📖 Factual Verification & Reference
Verified against Geological Survey of India reports and NCERT Class XII Geography textbooks.