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Match List-I with List-11 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
(Cement Production Centres) | (State)
(a) Sikka | 1.Karnataka
(b) Bhadrawati | 2.Jharkhand
(c)Ranchi | 3.Gujarat
(d) Kurnool | 4.Andhra Pradesh
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 (A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4). This matching correctly aligns major cement production centers with their respective Indian states based on industrial geography.
- Sikka (A-3): Located in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat, Sikka is a prominent hub for cement manufacturing due to its coastal proximity and limestone availability.
- Bhadrawati (B-1): Situated in Karnataka, it is a historical industrial town famous for the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant and significant cement production.
- Ranchi (C-2): As the capital of Jharkhand, it serves as a central point for the mineral-rich Chota Nagpur plateau, supporting various cement units.
- Kurnool (D-4): Located in Andhra Pradesh, this region is part of the state's extensive limestone belt, hosting several large-scale cement plants.
Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect because they mismatch these established industrial locations. For instance, placing Sikka in Andhra Pradesh or Bhadrawati in Jharkhand contradicts the geographical reality of India's industrial map.
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