Question

An industrial belt in the western region of India is __________.
A. Bangalore-Tamil Nadu belt
B. Chotonagpur region
C.Gujarat region
D.Delhi and adjoining areas

Answer 1

Hint: Industrial regions are the areas, where concentration of industries has arisen due to favorable geo-economic conditions. These are areas within which commerce is carried out on a large scale and operates a relatively large proportion of population.

Complete Answer: Looking at the above options:

Option a: The Bangalore-Tamil Nadu Industrial Region spreads in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This region experiences the fastest industrial growth in the post-independence era. This option is incorrect.

Option b: Chhota Nagpur region is called the heart of industrial India because it is rich in minerals and power fuels. It extends over Orissa, Jharkhand and some parts of West Bengal. This option is incorrect.

Option c: Gujarat region is the western industrial region of India. The region between Ahmedabad and Vadodara is the core region. Due to this,it is known as the Ahmedabad-Vadodara industrial region. This option is correct.

Option d: Delhi Industrial Region consists of two industrial belts adjoining Delhi. This option is incorrect.

Hence, the correct option is c.

Note:
-The Mumbai-Pune Industrial area is the largest industrial region of India.

-Peenya is an industrial region of the Bengaluru city in India is regarded as one of the biggest industrial areas in Asia