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What is the ranking of Karnataka in sugar production in the country?

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  1. First

  2. Second

  3. Third

  4. Fourth

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Karnataka Sugar Industry ranks 3rd in terms of its contribution of sugar in the total sugar production in the country. 

When was the first modern sugar industry was established in Karnataka?

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  1. 1929

  2. 1931

  3. 1933

  4. 1935

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first sugar factory in Karnataka was established in 1933. Since then there has been a steady growth of the industry and Karnataka has now emerged as one of the leading sugar producing states in the country.

The first modern sugar factory was established at _____.

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  1. Mysuru

  2. Mandya

  3. Hassan

  4. Kodagu

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Correct Option: B

Why cotton mills have been closed down in Karnataka recently?

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  1. Due to shortage of cotton

  2. Due to obsolete machines

  3. Due to competition from synthetic fibre

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some cotton mills have been closed down more recently. The reasons for this are shortage of cotton, obsolete machines, lack of electricity supply, increasing production costs, stiff competition from synthetic fibre cloth etc.

Finished Goods Parks were established in _____ districts of Karnataka.

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  1. 10

  2. 11

  3. 16

  4. 19

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Correct Option: B

When the Mysuru Paper Mill was established?

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  1. 1926

  2. 1937

  3. 1946

  4. 1956

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mysore Paper Mill is situated at Bhadravathi in Shimoga district of Karnataka. It was established in the year 1937 by Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore state. 

Where the first paper mill was established in Karnataka?

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  1. Mysuru

  2. Bengaluru

  3. Hassan

  4. Bhadravathi

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mysore Paper Mill or the MPM is situated at Bhadravathi in Shimoga district of Karnataka. It was established in the year 1937 by Nalvadi Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the then Maharaja of Mysore state.

_______ is one of the most necessary component for the establishment of cement industry.

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  1. Sand

  2. Limestone

  3. Coal

  4. Iron ore

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Correct Option: B

Which district is known as the sugar district of Karnataka?

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  1. Mandya

  2. Mysuru

  3. Belagavi

  4. Raichur

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Belgaum is also known as the "Sugar Bowl of Karnataka", and the district as the "Sugar District" because of the enormous scope of its sugarcane cultivation and production facilities.

Where was the West Coast Paper Mill started?

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  1. Uttar Kannada

  2. Dakshina Kannada

  3. Udupi

  4. Dandeli

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

West Coast Paper Mills Limited (WCPM), established in 1955, is located at Dandeli in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka.