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UPSC 1998: The rough outline map given shows centres of cement industry labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4. Match these centres with the following sets of names: Names A. Katni B. Tirunelveli C. Sikka D. Churk Select the correct answer using the codes given below: Codes:
(a)A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
(b)A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
(c)A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
(d)A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
The verified answer key maps the numbered sites to the centres as follows: 1-Sikka (Gujarat), 2-Katni (Madhya Pradesh), 3-Churk (Uttar Pradesh) and 4-Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu). This ordering corresponds to A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3, i.e., option (b). Other options mis-place at least one location relative to its geographic position on the outline map. ([examrobot.com](https://examrobot.com/content/rough-outline-map-given-shows-centres-cement-industry-labelled-1-2-3-and-4-match-these))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1998, GS Paper 1, as Question 95. It falls under Geography > Economic & Mineral Geography.
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