Explanation: Rice is India’s staple crop, grown mainly in eastern, southern, and coastal regions with high rainfall.
The Green Revolution in India primarily benefited which crop?
A) Rice
B) Wheat
C) Maize
D) Sugarcane
Answer: B) Wheat
Explanation: The Green Revolution (1960s–70s) introduced HYV seeds and irrigation in Punjab, Haryana, and western UP, greatly boosting wheat production.
Which of the following crops is associated with plantation agriculture?
A) Cotton
B) Tea
C) Rice
D) Jute
Answer: B) Tea
Explanation: Plantation crops like tea, coffee, and rubber are grown on large estates mainly for export; tea plantations dominate in Assam and West Bengal.
🏭 Industries
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The first modern iron and steel plant in India was established at:
A) Durgapur
B) Jamshedpur
C) Bhilai
D) Rourkela
Answer: B) Jamshedpur
Explanation: TISCO (Tata Iron and Steel Company) was founded in 1907 in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand—India’s first major steel plant.
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Which of the following states leads in cotton textile production?
A) Gujarat
B) Maharashtra
C) Tamil Nadu
D) Punjab
Answer: A) Gujarat
Explanation: Gujarat leads due to proximity to cotton-growing areas, ports, and well-developed textile infrastructure.
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The ‘Silicon Plateau’ of India refers to:
A) Pune
B) Hyderabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Chennai
Answer: C) Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru is called the Silicon Plateau (like Silicon Valley) because of its IT and software industries.
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The Bhilai Steel Plant was established with collaboration from:
A) USA
B) UK
C) Russia (USSR)
D) Germany
Answer: C) Russia (USSR)
Explanation: The Bhilai Steel Plant in Chhattisgarh was set up in collaboration with the former Soviet Union in the late 1950s.
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Which of the following industries is known as a basic industry ?
A) Textile
B) Iron and steel
C) Sugar
D) Paper
Answer: B) Iron and steel
Explanation: The iron and steel industry is termed a basic industry because it provides raw materials for other industries like machinery, transport, and construction.
Month: Current Affairs - November 05, 2025
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