Question

Rishikesh is famous for the production of __________.
A. Antibiotics
B. Heavy electricals
C. Fertilizers
D. Transistorized radios

Answer 1

Hint:It is situated in Uttrakhand. The place is considered as one of the holiest. It provides life saving commodities.

Complete answer:
Option A – Rishikesh is located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand in the Northern Himalayas. It is also known as the Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas and the Yoga Capital of the World. It is well known as a pilgrimage town and one of the holiest places for Hindus. The place is the famous producer of Antibiotics and possesses the largest antibiotics fermentation facility. The place also consists of Rishikesh plant since the year 1967 and the Indian Drugs and Pharmaceuticals Limited also located in Rishikesh who manufactures the several types of antibiotics. So, it is the correct answer.
Option B – Bhopal is regarded as the famous producer of heavy electricals which is required for the generation, transmission and distribution of power in India. So, it is not the relevant answer.
Option C – Gujarat is the largest producer of fertilizers in India including nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers. So, it is also not the correct answer.
Option D – The first transistorized radio was produced in the year 1954 by two companies Texas Instruments and Industrial Development Engineering Associates. In India it was first produced by SONY Company in 1955 named SONY TR-55. So, it is also not the correct answer.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option A.

Note:The All India Institute of Medical Sciences is also established in Rishikesh which is one of the six apex healthcare institutes in India.
It is known as the Yoga Capital of the World due to numerous yoga centers in the place attracting large tourists.
The word is composed of two words, i.e. ‘Hrsika’ meaning ‘senses’ and ‘Isa’ meaning ‘Lord’ thus it means ‘Lord of Senses’.