Economy & Industries — Set 2

Correct Answer: B. Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor

Noida and Greater Noida fall in the influence zone of the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC). The DMIC is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in India, spanning 1,504 km. Noida benefits from its proximity to Delhi and the DMIC alignment, attracting significant IT and manufacturing investment.

Correct Answer: B. Noida

Noida (New Okhla Industrial Development Authority) is the largest IT and electronics manufacturing hub in Uttar Pradesh. It houses offices of major IT companies like HCL, Infosys, and TCS. Greater Noida also has a large electronics manufacturing cluster producing mobile phones, LED TVs, and other consumer electronics.

Correct Answer: C. Third

Uttar Pradesh ranks third among Indian states by Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), after Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Despite having the largest population, its per capita income remains below the national average. The state has been consistently growing its GSDP and aims to become a trillion-dollar economy.

Correct Answer: C. Sports goods

Meerut is associated with sports goods manufacturing under the ODOP scheme. The city is one of India's largest sports goods manufacturing hubs, producing cricket bats, footballs, hockey sticks, and other equipment. Meerut's sports goods are exported worldwide and the industry has a history of over a century.

Correct Answer: A. Saharanpur

Saharanpur is famous for its woodcraft and wood carving industry under the ODOP scheme. The craft involves intricate carving on sheesham (rosewood) and teak wood. Saharanpur's wood carving industry dates back to the Mughal era and employs thousands of artisans. The products are exported to many countries.

Correct Answer: B. Leather goods and Petha

Agra is associated with leather goods and the famous Agra Petha (a sweet made from ash gourd) under the ODOP scheme. Agra's leather footwear industry is one of the largest in India, and Agra Petha has received a GI tag. Both industries are significant employers in the district.

Correct Answer: C. Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is the largest sugar-producing state in India with the maximum number of sugar mills. The western UP region, including districts like Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Bijnor, and Meerut, forms the main sugarcane-sugar belt. UP has over 100 operational sugar mills, both private and cooperative.

Correct Answer: C. 2000

The Noida Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) was established in the year 2000 and was one of the first SEZs in India. It is spread over 310 acres and houses IT/ITeS, electronics, and engineering companies. NSEZ has attracted significant foreign and domestic investment and is a major export hub.

Correct Answer: B. Wheat

Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat in India, contributing about 30% of the country's total wheat production. The fertile Indo-Gangetic plains provide ideal conditions for wheat cultivation. Major wheat-producing districts include Bulandshahr, Aligarh, Agra, and Etawah.

Correct Answer: C. Kanpur

Kanpur was historically known as the Manchester of Northern India due to its large cotton textile mills. The city was a major center of cotton and woolen textile manufacturing during the British era. Though many mills have closed, Kanpur still has a significant textile and garment industry.