Which one of the following pairs of city and industry is NOT correctly matched?
- A.Saharanpur : Paper industry
- B.Chanderi : Cotton textile industry
- C.Bhadohi : Carpet industry
- D.Raniganj : Iron and steel industry
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is D, Raniganj : Iron and steel industry. Raniganj in West Bengal is known for coal mining, not for making iron and steel.
The Raniganj coalfield in the Damodar valley is the oldest coalfield of India, where commercial coal mining began in 1774. Its coal feeds the steel plants of the region, but the plants themselves stand at Durgapur and at Burnpur near Asansol, not at Raniganj. The town is therefore matched with coal, not with steel.
A is correctly matched because Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh has long been a paper-making centre, using bagasse and bamboo from the area. B is correctly matched because Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh is famous for its handwoven cotton and cotton-silk fabric and saris. C is correctly matched because Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh is India's best-known hand-knotted carpet centre and is called the carpet city.
Exam tip: Raniganj and Jharia mean coal; Durgapur, Burnpur, Bokaro and Jamshedpur mean steel.
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