Natural Resources And Industries In Indian Geography - Study Mode

[#101] The largest producer of Lac in India is
Correct Answer

(B) Jharkhand

Explanation

Solution: Lac is resinous secretion of wide range of lac insects. Most common species is Kerria lacca utilized for lac production. In India, Jharkhand is the leading producer of lac followed by Chattisgarh, West Bengal & Maharashtra. It is used to make dyes & bangles, filling of hollow silver and gold ornaments.

[#102] The only State which produces saffron in the Indian Union is
Correct Answer

(C) Jammu and Kashmir

Explanation

Solution: Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India produce saffron.

[#103] Penicillin is produced at
Correct Answer

(D) Pimpri

Explanation

Solution: Penicillin is produced at Pimpri. Penicillin, one of the first and still one of the most widely used antibiotic agents, derived from the Penicillium mold. The naturally occurring penicillins, penicillin G (benzylpenicillin) and penicillin V (phenoxymethylpenicillin), are still used clinically.

[#104] Which one of the following States of India is the largest producer of lignite coal?
Correct Answer

(D) Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Solution: Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of lignite coal. Lignite coal is obtained from Gujarat & Tamil Nadu in India.

[#105] Which of the following is a major sugarcane-producing state in India?
Correct Answer

(D) Maharashtra

Explanation

Solution: Maharashtra is a major sugarcane-producing state in India. Maharashtra's sugar production has already crossed 10 million tonnes.