Question

Which city is called the ‘Silicon Valley’ of India?
a: Mumbai
b: Hyderabad
c: Bangalore
d: Pune

Answer 1

Hint: Silicon Valley is the term used to refer to information technology capital. It is the centre of high technology and innovation.

Complete Answer:
Bangalore is the capital of Karnataka which lies in the South of India. It is situated in the Mysore Plateau. The area of Bangalore is about 741 sq km. The topography of this city is mainly plain. The parts which lie in the Western Bangalore are hilly. There are no major rivers which run through the city. It is also famous for its pleasurable climate all the year. It is the third most populated city of our county. This is the centre of high technology in India. Bangalore is also referred to as the IT (Information Technology) capital of India. It plays a crucial role in the export of Information Technology. The headquarters of Indian technological organisations are located in this city. Bangalore is a diverse city in terms of its demography. It is the second fastest growing metropolitan city of our country. The headquarters of ISRO is situated in Bangalore. Many research institutes and defence organisations are also situated in Bangalore. This city is one of the major generators of employment in our country.

Option c among the given options is the correct answer because the Bangalore city is called the ‘Silicon city’ of India.

Note: California is referred to as the silicon valley of the world. The silicon word originally used for the large number of innovators which were specialised in manufacturing MOS transistors and integrated circuits.