Multiple choice

The Damodar Vally is called “The Ruhr of India” because (1) It has a lot of coal and iron ore (2) It is a tributary like the Ruhr (3) It has a concentration of many industries (4) All of the above

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Damodar Valley is called the 'Ruhr of India' because it resembles Germany's Ruhr region in having both mineral resources (coal and iron ore) AND a concentration of industries. The Ruhr Valley is Germany's industrial heartland known for coal, steel, and heavy industries - similarly, Damodar Valley has rich coal deposits (part of the Gondwana coalfields) and numerous industries including steel, power, and manufacturing.

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