GS PrelimsGovernance and social sectorPoverty1997

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: List I (Hazardous industries using child labour leading to the filing of a public interest petition in the Supreme Court) - List II (Located at) 1. I. Glass industry - A) Moradabad 2. II. Brassware industry - B) Marakpur 3. III. Slate industry - C) Ferozabad 4. IV. Hand-made carpet industry - D) Mirzapur Codes:

A

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

B

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

C

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

D

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

Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation

1. The question asks to match hazardous industries known for child labour with their locations, relevant to a Public Interest Petition (PIL) in the Supreme Court. 2. The Glass industry, particularly bangle making involving child labour, is prominently located in Ferozabad (I matches C). 3. The Brassware industry involving child labour has been significant in Moradabad (II matches A). 4. The Slate industry (pencil slate) using child labour was notably found in Markapur (or Marakpur as spelled here) in Andhra Pradesh (III matches B). 5. The Hand-made carpet industry involving child labour is concentrated in the Mirzapur-Bhadohi belt (IV matches D). 6. Therefore, the correct matching code is I-C, II-A, III-B, IV-D.

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