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UPSC 1998: 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: List I (Towns) I. Alibag II. Balapur III. Nhava Sheva IV. Ratnagiri List II (Specialisation) A. Fishing Centre B. Holiday resort C. Petro-chemical complex D. Port Codes:
(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
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A
Alibag is a well-known coastal holiday resort; Balapur hosts petro-chemical facilities; Nhava Sheva is the site of Jawaharlal Nehru Port, and Ratnagiri’s economy centres on fishing. The correct matching (I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A) corresponds to option (b). ([licchavilyceum.com](https://licchavilyceum.com/upsc-civil-services-prelims-1998-solved-question-paper/))
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The correct answer is option (b): I-B, II-C, III-D, IV-A. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1998, GS Paper 1, as Question 86. It falls under Geography > Economic & Mineral Geography.
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