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UPPSC 2022 GS-I World Geography
Question

Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.
List – I (Centre) – List – II (Industry)

A. Osaka – 1. Cigar
B. Detroit – 2. Ship building
C. Cuba – 3. Cotton textile
D. St. Pittsberg – 4. Automobile

Code :

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: 3 4 1 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “3 4 1 2”.
Location Industry
A. Osaka (Japan) 3. Cotton textile
B. Detroit (Michigan, US) 4. Automobile
C. Cuba 1. Cigar
D. St. Petersburg (Russia) 2. Shipbuilding

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