UPSC Prelims 1998 · General Studies
Question 86: Geography
In the vicinity of Mumbai, a number of specialised towns have been developed. Match the lists of specialisation with towns and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Towns) I. Alibag II. Balapur III. Nhava Sheva IV. Ratnagiri List II (Specialisation) A. Fishing Centre B. Holiday resort C. Petro-chemical complex D. Port Codes:
AnswerThe answer is (b).
Alibag, on the coast of Raigad, is a holiday resort for Mumbai residents; Nhava Sheva is the site of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port, built to relieve Mumbai's harbour; and Ratnagiri is a fishing centre of the Konkan coast. That leaves Balapur as the petro-chemical complex. Only (b) pairs I-B, II-C, III-D and IV-A.
- I. Alibag is a holiday resort (B).
- II. Balapur is the petro-chemical complex (C), the match left by elimination.
- III. Nhava Sheva is a port (D).
- IV. Ratnagiri is a fishing centre (A).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Alibag is a resort, not a fishing centre, and Nhava Sheva is a port, not a resort.
- (b) Right: Alibag-holiday resort, Balapur-petro-chemicals, Nhava Sheva-port, Ratnagiri-fishing.
- (c) Alibag is not the petro-chemical complex and Nhava Sheva is not a resort.
- (d) Balapur is not a fishing centre and Ratnagiri is not a petro-chemical complex.
Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 1998, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.