India - Major Industries
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Which city is called the 'Manchester of India' due to its cotton textile industry?
Which is the first iron and steel company established in India?
Which city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?
Which state in India ranks first in sugar production?
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What was the year when ISRO was established?
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1969
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) was established on August 15, 1969. It was formed to develop space technology and its application for national development. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai was the first Chairman of ISRO. The organization's headquarters is located in Bengaluru, and it has achieved remarkable success in satellite launches and space missions.
Which district is called the 'Java of India' due to sugar production?
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Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur district in Uttar Pradesh is called the 'Java of India' because it has the maximum number of sugar mills in the country. Java island in Indonesia was historically known for sugar production, hence the comparison. Gorakhpur's fertile soil, favorable climate, and extensive sugarcane cultivation make it the hub of sugar production in India.
The first paper industry in India was established in which year?
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1840
The first paper industry in India was established in 1840 at Serampur, West Bengal, on the banks of river Hooghly. This marked the beginning of India's modern paper manufacturing industry. Later in 1867, another paper factory was started in Bally near Kolkata. The location near river Hooghly provided easy access to water, which is essential for paper production.
Which metal industry depends mainly on bauxite as raw material?
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Aluminium
The aluminium industry depends mainly on bauxite as its primary raw material. Bauxite is an ore from which aluminium is extracted through a complex process. The aluminium industry also requires abundant electricity supply and other minerals. India has significant bauxite deposits in states like Odisha, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, which support the aluminium industry.
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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