Sample questions
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CSE2002
HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukut owes its site basically to
- A Proximity of raw materials
- B Abundant supply of power ✓
- C Proximity to the network
- D Proximity to the market
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
CSE1998
Which of the following places are known for paper manufacturing industry?
- Y amunanagar
- Guwahati
- Shahabad
- Ballarpur
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below.
- A l, 2and3
- B l, 2and4 ✓
- C 1, 3 and 4
- D 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
CSE1998
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Places) List II (Industries) A. Jamnagar
- Aluminium B. Hospet
- Woolen Textile C. Korba
- Fertilizers D. Haldia
- Cement
- Iron and Steel Codes: A B C D
- A 4 3 1 2
- B 2 5 1 3
- C 4 5 2 1
- D 2 1 4 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
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