Question 1

Which city of Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Leather City of India'?

Accepted Answer

Kanpur. Kanpur is known as the Leather City of India due to its large leather tanning and manufacturing industry. It contributes significantly to India's leather exports. The city houses several leather processing units and the famous Kanpur leather cluster.

Question 2

Under the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme, which product is associated with Lucknow?

Accepted Answer

Chikankari. Lucknow is associated with Chikankari embroidery under the ODOP scheme. Chikankari is a traditional hand embroidery art form that has been practiced in Lucknow for centuries. It employs thousands of artisans, mostly women, and is a major cottage industry of the city.

Question 3

Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of which crop in India?

Accepted Answer

Sugarcane. Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of sugarcane in India, contributing about 40-45% of the country's total sugarcane production. The western UP belt, including districts like Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, and Meerut, is the major sugarcane growing region. This has also made UP the leading sugar-producing state.

Question 4

Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh is famous for which ODOP product?

Accepted Answer

Glass bangles. Firozabad is known as the Glass City of India and is famous for glass bangle manufacturing under the ODOP scheme. The city produces about 90% of India's glass bangles. The glass industry of Firozabad employs lakhs of workers and is a major economic activity of the district.

Question 5

Which city of Uttar Pradesh is known as the 'Brass City' or 'Peetal Nagri'?

Accepted Answer

Moradabad. Moradabad is known as the Brass City (Peetal Nagri) of India. It is the largest exporter of brass and art metal wares in the country. Under the ODOP scheme, Moradabad is associated with brassware. The city's brass industry is a major foreign exchange earner.

Economy & Industries — Set 1