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This section includes 2658 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1101. |
Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. I. The Laterite soils develop in areas with high temperature and high rainfall. II. It is not suitable for cultivation. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None |
| Answer» D. None | |
| 1102. |
Which one of the following National Highways links Jabalpur, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Bangalore and Madurai? |
| A. | NH5 |
| B. | NH7 |
| C. | NH 9 |
| D. | NH 11 |
| Answer» C. NH 9 | |
| 1103. |
Which one of the following Indian States is the largest producer of natural rubber? |
| A. | Tamil Nadu |
| B. | Kerala |
| C. | Assam |
| D. | Andhra Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Assam | |
| 1104. |
Consider the following statements and identify the right ones. I. the Black soils are generally clayey, deep and impermeable. II. They are rich in phosphorus, nitrogen and organic matter. |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | Both |
| D. | None |
| Answer» B. II only | |
| 1105. |
Why is Gujarat, the largest producer of salt in India? |
| A. | Gujarat possesses the largest dry coastal area |
| B. | The sea water here is more saline |
| C. | Gujarat farmers are highly skilled in making salt |
| D. | Gujarat has large areas of shallow sea |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1106. |
Among the following Union Territories, which one has the highest density of population? |
| A. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| B. | Daman and Diu |
| C. | Lakshadweep |
| D. | Pondicherry |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1107. |
Which one of the following cities is NOT connected by NH -3? |
| A. | Agra |
| B. | Bhopal |
| C. | Dhule |
| D. | Gwalior |
| Answer» B. Bhopal | |
| 1108. |
Which one of the following is a 'foot loose' industry? |
| A. | Paper |
| B. | Cement |
| C. | Electronics |
| D. | Iron & Steel |
| Answer» D. Iron & Steel | |
| 1109. |
Which one of the following National Highways passes through Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Odisha? |
| A. | NH4 |
| B. | NH5 |
| C. | NH6 |
| D. | NH7 |
| Answer» D. NH7 | |
| 1110. |
The Central Building Research Institue is located at : |
| A. | Bareily |
| B. | Lucknow |
| C. | Roorkee |
| D. | Madurai |
| Answer» D. Madurai | |
| 1111. |
In terms of the mineral resources/deposits, the leading state in India is : |
| A. | Bihar |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Karnataka |
| D. | Rajasthan |
| Answer» B. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 1112. |
Which of the following is not associated with oilfields in India? |
| A. | Bombay High |
| B. | Digboi |
| C. | Ankleshwar |
| D. | Bijapur |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1113. |
The correct sequence in the ascending order of the given cities in terms of altitude above mean sea level is: |
| A. | Marmugao, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai |
| B. | Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Marmugao |
| C. | Chennai, Marmugao, Mumbai, Kolkata |
| D. | Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Marmugao |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1114. |
Which one of the following major sea ports of India does not have a natural harbour? |
| A. | Bombay |
| B. | Cochin |
| C. | Marmagao |
| D. | Paradeep |
| Answer» D. Paradeep | |
| 1115. |
The iron ore mined at Bailadila is mostly |
| A. | Haematite |
| B. | Siderite |
| C. | Limonite |
| D. | Magnetite |
| Answer» B. Siderite | |
| 1116. |
Which sector is the largest consumer of aluminium in India? |
| A. | Construction |
| B. | Transportation |
| C. | Electrical and Electronics |
| D. | Packaging |
| Answer» D. Packaging | |
| 1117. |
Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched? Steel Plant Collaborating country 1. Durgapur U.K. 2. Bokaro U.S.A 3. Rourkela Germany 4. Bhilai Soviet Union Code: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1118. |
Which iron and steel plant in India does not depend on coal as the main source of energy? |
| A. | Tata Iroh and Steel, Jamshedpur |
| B. | Indian Iron and Steel Co, Bumpur |
| C. | Visweswaraya Iron and Steel Co, Bhadravati |
| D. | Salem Steel plant |
| Answer» D. Salem Steel plant | |
| 1119. |
The largest centre of woollen textile industry in Punjab is |
| A. | Ludhiana |
| B. | Amritsar |
| C. | Kharar |
| D. | Dhariwal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1120. |
Which of the following centre of jute industry is not match with its state? Jute centre State |
| A. | Ongole Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Titagarh West-Bengal |
| C. | Gaurigarh Bihar |
| D. | Shahjanwan Uttar Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Shahjanwan Uttar Pradesh | |
| 1121. |
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Smelting industry Centre |
| A. | Copper Khetri |
| B. | Aluminium Renukut |
| C. | Lead Tundoo |
| D. | Zinc Korba |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1122. |
Mumbai is the largest centre of cotton textile industry in India and is known as the 'Cot to no polis of India', but Ahmedabad has some added advantage over Mumbai. Identify one advantage of Ahmedabad from the following statements: |
| A. | It is located in the cotton growing area. |
| B. | Land prices are lower. |
| C. | Ahmedabad mills produce some of the finest clothes. |
| D. | Climate is humid. |
| Answer» C. Ahmedabad mills produce some of the finest clothes. | |
| 1123. |
Select the correct sequence of the following iron and steel plants from east to west. 1. Durgapur 2. Bokaro 3. Rourkela 4. Bhilai Code: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 and 2 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3, 1 and 4 | |
| 1124. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Cement manufacturing centre State 1. Dalmianagar : Bihar 2. Dalmiapuram : Uttar Pradesh 3. Dalmia Dadri : Haryana Code: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | None above |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 1125. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Industrial centre) List II (State) A. Alwaye 1. Chhattisgarh B. Korba 2. Haryana C. Pinjore 3. Kerala D. Mettur 4. Tamil Nadu Code: |
| A. | A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1 |
| Answer» D. A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1 | |
| 1126. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Tata Iron and steel -co. was established in 1907atSakchi. 2. The first modem cotton textile mill was set up at Fort Gloster in 1818. 3. Large mills contribute the largest share of cotton textile products. 4. Maharashtra is the largest producer of sugar in India. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1127. |
Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yam in the country. What could be reason (s)? 1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the state. 2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available. |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1128. |
Consider the following statements: 1. India is the only country in the world producing all the three known commercial varieties of silk. 2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1129. |
HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located Rennukut owns its site basically to: |
| A. | Proximity to raw materials |
| B. | Abundant supply of power |
| C. | Efficient transport |
| D. | Proximity to market |
| Answer» C. Efficient transport | |
| 1130. |
Which city has the largest number of cotton textile mills irrespective of their size? |
| A. | Mumbai |
| B. | Ahmedabad |
| C. | Coimbatore |
| D. | Chennai |
| Answer» D. Chennai | |
| 1131. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Molasses is a product of sugar production process. 2. Molasses obtained in sugar mills is used as a fuel in the boilers to generate steam for the sugar factories. 3. Sugar can only be produced from sugarcane as the raw material Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 only | |
| 1132. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List I (Industrial Unit) List II (Centre) A. Atlas Cycle Company Ltd. 1. Bengaluru B. Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. 2. Bhubaneshwar C. Indian Farmers Fertilizers Co-operations Ltd. 3. Kalol D. National Aluminium Company Ltd. 4. Sonipat Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3 |
| B. | A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2 |
| C. | A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1133. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (Places) List II (Industries) A. Jamnagar 1. Aluminium B. Hospet 2. Woollen Textile C. Korba 3. Fertilizers D. Haldia 4. Cement 5. Iron and steel Code: |
| A. | A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 |
| B. | A-2 B-5 C-1 D-3 |
| C. | A-2 B-5 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-2 B-5 C-2 D-1 | |
| 1134. |
Match List I with List and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Industries) List II (Industrial centres) A. Pearl fishing 1. Pune B. Automobiles 2. Tuticorin C. Ship building 3. Pinjore D. Engineering goods 4. Marmagoa Code: |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-1 B-2 C-4 D-3 |
| D. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| Answer» B. A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4 | |
| 1135. |
Match List with List II and select the correct answer using: List I (Industry) List II (Location) A. Glass Industry 1. Moradabad B. Brassware Industry 2. Marakpur C. Slate Industry 3. Ferozabad D. Handmade Carpet Industry 4. Mirzapur Code: |
| A. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| B. | A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| D. | A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4 |
| Answer» B. A-1 B-3 C-4 D-2 | |
| 1136. |
Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry? 1. Yamuna agar 2. Guwahati 3. Shahabad 4. Ballarpur Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3 and 4 | |
| 1137. |
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? 1. Glass industry Kanpur 2. Tanning industry Firozabad 3. Drugs and pharmaceutical Industry Rishikesh Code: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1138. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Sugar industry is a raw material oriented industry. 2. There is a gradual shifting of sugar industry from the peninsular India to north India. Code: |
| A. | Only 1 is correct |
| B. | Only 2 is correct |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 are correct |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 is correct |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct | |
| 1139. |
Match the following: A. TISCO 1. Iron ore from Noamundi and Gurumahisami B. IISCO 2. Coal from Jharia C. Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. 3. Hydroelectricity from Sharavati D. Rourkela Steel Plant 4. Limestone from Birmitrapur Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4 |
| D. | A-2 B-4 C-3 D-1 |
| Answer» B. A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 | |
| 1140. |
Match the following: List I (Industry) List II (Basic raw material) A. Iron and steel 1. Limestone B. Paper 2. Coal C. Cement 3. Softwood D. Aluminium 4. Hydroelectricity Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| B. | A-2 B-3 C-4 D-1 |
| C. | A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» D. A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2 | |
| 1141. |
Which sector of cotton textile industry gives maximum output in terms of cotton cloth? |
| A. | Mill |
| B. | Power looms |
| C. | Handlooms |
| D. | All three are equal |
| Answer» C. Handlooms | |
| 1142. |
The location of aluminium industry is dependent most on which one of the factors? |
| A. | Availability of bauxite |
| B. | Availability of cheap hydro-electricity |
| C. | Availability of ready market |
| D. | Availability of capital |
| Answer» C. Availability of ready market | |
| 1143. |
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched? Industries Producing Centre 1. Polymers Mohali 2. Information Technology Pinjore 3. Bicycles Ludhiana 4. Machine Tools Pimpri Code: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» D. 4 only | |
| 1144. |
Which shipyard is the major centre for manufacturing barges, coasters and dredgers? |
| A. | Kochi Shipyard |
| B. | Hindustan Shipyard, Vishakhapatnam |
| C. | Mazagoan Shipyard, Mumbai |
| D. | Garden Reach Shipyard |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1145. |
Which of the following is not connected with ship building industry? |
| A. | Kochi |
| B. | Chennai |
| C. | Vishakhapatnam |
| D. | Kolkata |
| Answer» C. Vishakhapatnam | |
| 1146. |
Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched? 1. Electrical locomotives Kapurthala 2. Diesel locomotives Chittaranjan 3. Coaches Varanasi Code: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 |
| D. | None |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1147. |
The first newsprint manufacturing mill was set up at |
| A. | Bilaspur |
| B. | Dalmianagar |
| C. | Nepanagar |
| D. | Bajrangnagar |
| Answer» D. Bajrangnagar | |
| 1148. |
The first major plant of Hindustan Machine Tools Ltd. was set up at |
| A. | Pinjore |
| B. | Bengaluru |
| C. | K-alamassery |
| D. | Hyderabad |
| Answer» C. K-alamassery | |
| 1149. |
Match the following A. SAIL 1. Natural gas B. GAIL 2. Iron and Steel C. HAL 3. Electricals D. BHEL 4. Aeronautic Code: |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 4 |
| B. | A-2 B-1 C-4 3 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 1 |
| D. | A-3 B-4 C-1 2 |
| Answer» C. A-4 B-3 C-2 1 | |
| 1150. |
Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched? Aluminium Industry Location 1. INDAL Hirakud 2. HINDALCO Renukut 3. MALCO Mettur 4. NALCO Damanjodi Code: |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |