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Question

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:

List I

(Paper industry

centre)

List II

(State)

A.

Kamptee 

1.

Karnataka 

 B.

Rajahmundry

2.

Maharashtra 

 C.

Shahdol

3.

Andhra Pradesh 

 D.

Belagola

4.

Madhya Pradesh

This question was previously asked in
NDA II 2015 GAT Previous Year Paper (16-Dec-2015)
The correct answer is

A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1

Matching Paper Industry Centres and States in India

This question requires us to connect well-known paper industry centres listed in List I with their respective states given in List II. To answer this accurately, we need to know the geographical location of each centre.

Understanding the Lists

List I (Paper industry centre) List II (State)
A. Kamptee 1. Karnataka
B. Rajahmundry 2. Maharashtra
C. Shahdol 3. Andhra Pradesh
D. Belagola 4. Madhya Pradesh

Identifying the Correct State for Each Centre

Let's find the state where each paper industry centre is located:

  • Kamptee: Kamptee is a city in the Nagpur district of Maharashtra. It has historical significance and is an industrial area, including paper manufacturing facilities. Therefore, Kamptee matches with Maharashtra (2).
  • Rajahmundry: Rajahmundry (officially Rajamahendravaram) is a major city situated on the banks of the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the significant hubs for the paper industry in Andhra Pradesh and South India. Therefore, Rajahmundry matches with Andhra Pradesh (3).
  • Shahdol: Shahdol is a town in the Shahdol district of Madhya Pradesh. This region is known for forest resources, which support forest-based industries like paper manufacturing. Therefore, Shahdol matches with Madhya Pradesh (4).
  • Belagola: Belagola is an industrial area located near Mysuru city in Karnataka. This area hosts various industries, including prominent paper mills. Therefore, Belagola matches with Karnataka (1).

Forming the Correct Pairs and Comparing with Options

Based on our identification, the correct pairings are:

  • A. Kamptee - 2. Maharashtra
  • B. Rajahmundry - 3. Andhra Pradesh
  • C. Shahdol - 4. Madhya Pradesh
  • D. Belagola - 1. Karnataka

Let's arrange these pairs in the format provided in the options: A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1.

Now, we compare this sequence with the given options:

Option Pairings
1 A - 1, B - 4, C - 3, D - 2
2 A - 2, B - 3, C - 4, D - 1
3 A - 1, B - 3, C - 4, D - 2
4 A - 2, B - 4, C - 3, D - 1

Option 2 precisely matches the correct pairings we have determined (A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1).

Conclusion

The correct matching of paper industry centres with their states is A-Kamptee (Maharashtra), B-Rajahmundry (Andhra Pradesh), C-Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh), and D-Belagola (Karnataka). This corresponds to Option 2.

Revision Table: Indian Paper Industry Centres and States

Paper Industry Centre State Matching Code
Kamptee Maharashtra A - 2
Rajahmundry Andhra Pradesh B - 3
Shahdol Madhya Pradesh C - 4
Belagola Karnataka D - 1

Additional Information on India's Paper Industry

The paper industry in India is a significant sector. It produces various types of paper, including printing paper, writing paper, packaging paper, newsprint, and specialty papers. The industry is spread across different states, often influenced by the availability of raw materials like wood, bamboo, bagasse, and recycled paper.

Factors Influencing Location of Paper Mills

  • Raw Material Availability: Proximity to forests (for wood/bamboo pulp) or agricultural areas (for bagasse, straw) or urban centers (for waste paper).
  • Water Resources: Paper manufacturing requires significant amounts of water.
  • Energy Supply: Paper mills are energy-intensive industries.
  • Market Proximity: Being close to consumer markets or ports for export.
  • Transportation: Good connectivity for transporting raw materials and finished goods.

Key Paper Producing States

States like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, and West Bengal are among the significant paper producers in India.

Understanding the geographical distribution of industries like paper manufacturing is important for general knowledge and economic geography studies.

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