GS PrelimsGeography (Human geography)Human Settlements1998

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: 1. List I (Towns) - List II (Specialisation) 2. I. Alibag - A) Fishing Centre 3. II. Balapur - B) Holiday resort 4. III. Nhava Sheva - C) Petro-chemical complex 5. IV. Ratnagiri - D) Port

A

I-A, II-C, III-B, IV-D

B

I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A

C

I-C, II-D, III-B, IV-A

D

I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C

Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

1. Match the towns near Mumbai with their specialisations: I. Alibag: A coastal town known as a popular holiday resort (B). II. Balapur (Trombay area): Location of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) and related industries, including heavy water plants and historically, petrochemical links via refineries nearby. Can be associated with Petro-chemical complex (C) in a broader sense (Trombay refineries are nearby). III. Nhava Sheva: Location of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), a major container port (D). IV. Ratnagiri: A coastal town in Maharashtra, known for fisheries and horticulture (alphonso mangoes). Fishing Centre (A) is a plausible specialisation. 2. The matches are I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A. This corresponds to option (B).

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