2005 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2005 · General Studies

Question 113: Geography

For which one of the following items is Tirupur well-known as a huge exporter to many parts of the world?

aGems and Jewellery
bLeather goods
cKnitted garments
dHandicrafts

AnswerThe answer is (c).

Tirupur, in Tamil Nadu, is India's knitwear capital: it exports hosiery, T-shirts and other knitted garments, mostly cotton, to Europe, the United States and elsewhere. Gems and jewellery are associated with Surat and Jaipur, leather goods with Kanpur and Chennai, and handicrafts with many scattered craft centres.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Gems and jewellery are linked with Surat and Jaipur.
  • (b) Leather goods are linked with Kanpur and Chennai.
  • (c) Correct: Tirupur exports knitted garments.
  • (d) Handicrafts are spread across many centres, not Tirupur.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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