Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Rubber industry in India is located at-

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Bangalore

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Bangalore”.
Bangalore is India's largest rubber producer and is home to many rubber factories, processing plants, and a strong research and development sector.

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