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Korba

Asked 2 times in CSE over 4 years (1984–1988), peaking in 1984.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1984–1988
Span
1984
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 1984
  • Recurs across 2 years (1984–1988)

Across exams

CSE · 2

How the concept evolved

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Sample questions

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CSE1988
The places Alwaye, Koyna and Korba have
  1. A Thermal Stations
  2. B Oil Refineries
  3. C Hydro Stations
  4. D Aluminium Industries ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
CSE1984

Match the following: A. Korba

  1. Atomic Power plant B. Raniganj
  2. Heavy Electricals C. Kalpakkam
  3. Coal Mines D. Hardwar
  4. Aluminium
  5. Iron and Steel ABCD
  1. A 1 3 2 5
  2. B 4 3 1 2 ✓
  3. C 2 4 1 5
  4. D 2 4 1 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography

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