Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

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Q: 69 (IAS/1999)
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists
List I (Industries)List II (Industrial Centres)
I. Pearl fishing(A) Pune
II. Automobiles(B) Tuticorin
III. Ship-building(C) Pinjore
IV. Engineering goods(D) Marmagao

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

IAS

stats: 

0,122,68,122,32,28,8

keywords: 

{'iv': [6, 110, 77, 8]}

The correct answer is:

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

Here`s a more detailed explanation of the match:

I. Pearl fishing is associated with Tuticorin (List II - B). Tuticorin, also known as Thoothukudi, is a coastal city in Tamil Nadu, India, which has been historically known for its pearl fishing industry. The city is located on the southeastern coast of India and has been a significant center for pearl trade and fishing.

II. Automobiles are associated with Pune (List II - A). Pune, located in Maharashtra, India, is known as the "Detroit of India" due to its thriving automobile industry. It is a major hub for automotive manufacturing and houses several leading automobile companies, making it an important industrial center for the automotive sector in India.

III. Ship-building is associated with Marmagao (List II - D). Marmagao, also spelled Mormugao, is a prominent port town in Goa, India. It has been historically known for its ship-building activities. The town is situated on the banks of the Zuari River and has played a significant role in the ship-building industry, particularly during the colonial period.

IV. Engineering goods are associated with Pinjore (List II - C). Pinjore is a town in Haryana, India, known for its engineering goods industry. It is located in the Panchkula district and has emerged as an important industrial center for the production of various engineering goods, including machinery, tools, and equipment.

Therefore, the correct match is I-B (Pearl fishing - Tuticorin), II-A (Automobiles - Pune), III-D (Ship-building - Marmagao), and IV-C (Engineering goods - Pinjore).