Previous year MCQs

Indian Geography UPPSC 1994 GS-I
Question

Korba in Madhya Pradesh is known for:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Aluminium industry

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Aluminium industry”.
Korba, located in Chhattisgarh, is renowned for its aluminium industry. The Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) has a significant presence there.

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