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The most important agro-based industry of India is
  • a)
    sugar industry.
  • b)
    jute textile.
  • c)
    vegetable oil.
  • d)
    cotton textiles.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Cotton textile is a most important agro-based industry. It is one of the oldest and traditional industry of India. Though Britishers did not enourage its development, after independence it eventually flourished.
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The largest producer of sugar in India is
  • a)
    Uttar Pradesh.
  • b)
    Bihar.
  • c)
    Maharashtra. 
  • d)
    Punjab.
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rashi Rahul answered
Answer should be MAHARASHTRA as it produces more than one third of the total production of sugar in the country.
UP is the second largest producer of sugar.
Source:- Given in NCERT also.

The source of raw material for plastic industry is
  • a)
    chemicals.
  • b)
    polymers.
  • c)
    fibres.
  • d)
    petroleum.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

It is a by-product of petroleum received after petroleum refining. Oil and natural gas are the major raw materials used to manufacture plastics. The plastics production process often begins by treating components of crude oil or natural gas in a "cracking process." This process results in the conversion of these components into hydrocarbon monomers such as ethylene and propylene.

The first modern cotton mill was established in Mumbai because it was
  • a)
    surrounded by water.
  • b)
    a beautiful city.
  • c)
    a commercial centre.
  • d)
    located near cotton growing area.
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Sharma answered
ln 1854, the Bombay Spinning and Weaving Company was the first cotton mill to be set up. A boom in the textile industry was followed by setting up of 10 cotton mills in Mumbai by 1865. The main reasons for this was easy availability of raw material, capital port facilities etc.

The first sugar mill was established in
  • a)
    Maharashtra.
  • b)
    Bihar.
  • c)
    U.P.
  • d)
    Gujarat.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The first sugar mill in India was established in Bihar. Let's explore the details behind this answer.

1. The History of Sugar Mills in India:
- Sugar mills are industrial facilities that process sugar cane to produce sugar. The history of sugar mills in India dates back to ancient times when the extraction of sugar from sugarcane was first discovered.
- The sugarcane cultivation and sugar production techniques were introduced to India by the Arabs in the 8th century during their trade expeditions.
- Over the centuries, the cultivation of sugarcane and the establishment of sugar mills spread across various regions of India.

2. The Establishment of the First Sugar Mill:
- The first sugar mill in India was established in Bihar. Bihar is a state located in the eastern part of India.
- The establishment of the first sugar mill in Bihar can be attributed to the efforts of the British colonial rulers who recognized the agricultural potential of the region.
- The fertile Gangetic plains of Bihar provided a suitable environment for the cultivation of sugarcane, making it an ideal location for the establishment of a sugar mill.

3. Bihar's Importance in Sugar Production:
- Bihar has a significant history in sugar production, with several sugar mills operating in the state.
- The climatic conditions, fertile soil, and availability of water resources in Bihar make it conducive for sugarcane cultivation.
- The state has a strong agricultural base and is one of the leading producers of sugarcane in India.
- The establishment of the first sugar mill in Bihar marked the beginning of a flourishing sugar industry in the state.

In conclusion, the first sugar mill in India was established in Bihar. The state's favorable agricultural conditions and its importance in sugarcane cultivation contributed to the establishment of the mill. Over time, Bihar has become a prominent region for sugar production in India.

The largest Iron and Steel plant in India is:
  • a)
    TISCO
  • b)
    IISCO
  • c)
    Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Works
  • d)
    Mysore Iron and Steel Works
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arun Yadav answered
Tata Iron and Steel Company was established by Dorabji Tata on August 25, 1907. It was the 12th largest steel producing company in the world in 2012, with an annual crude steel capacity of 23.8 million tones. Tata Steel has manufacturing operations in 26 countries, and employs around 80,500 people.

India’s share in the world production of sugar in 2013-14 was
  • a)
    15.39 percent
  • b)
    13.39 percent
  • c)
    18.39 percent
  • d)
    11.39 percent
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Rohit Goyal answered
India was the 2nd largest producer of sugar and Brazil was the leading producer in 2013-14. India’s share in the world production of sugar was 15.39 percent in 2013-14.

The second most important agro based industry is
  • a)
    cotton textile.
  • b)
    jute textile.
  • c)
    sugar industry.
  • d)
    paper industry.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

India is known as the original home of sugar and sugarcane. It is the second largest producer of sugarcane next to Brazil. Also, India is the single largest producer of sugar including traditional cane sugar sweeteners, khandsari and gur equivalent to 26 million tonnes raw value. Even in respect of white crystal sugar, India has ranked number one in 7 out of last 10 years.

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