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Cement, ceramic and petro-chemical industries are located very near to the source of the _____.

  1. Water

  2. Money

  3. Raw material

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Cement, ceramic and petro-chemical industries are located very near to the source of the raw materials. Raw material is a very important factor for any type of industry. It is economical to locate these industries near to their source of raw materials. It helps in decreasing cost of production and delivery cost of goods to consumers. Transport cost also decreases if these industries are located near to their source of raw materials.

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________ silk is unique in its quality and is known for its traditional value all over the world.

  1. Madurai

  2. Thirunelveli

  3. Kancheepuram

  4. Kanyakumari
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Kancheepuram silk is unique in its quality and is known for its traditional value all over the world.

Kanchipuram Silk is a type of silk saree made in the Kanchipuram region in Tamil Nadu, India. These sarees are worn as bridal & special occasion sarees by most women in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh. It has been recognized as a Geographical indication by the Government of India in 2005-06

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What is Tamil Nadu's share in sugar production of India?

  1. 8.5%

  2. 9%

  3. 10%

  4. 11%
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu's share in sugar production is about 10% of the total sugar production in India. Majority of sugar units in Tamil Nadu lies with the cooperative sector.

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Erode district specialises in garments and _____.

  1. Towels

  2. Bedspreads

  3. Sarees

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Erode district is a district in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the most industrialized districts of Tamil Nadu. Hand-looms, weaving and carpet manufacturing are the main industries of Erode district. Erode district specializes in garments and bedspreads.

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Which areas in Tamil Nadu are specialized in manufacturing of synthetic clothes?

  1. Madurai

  2. Mettur

  3. Ramanathapuram

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu has several textile hubs, and Madurai, Mettur, and Ramanathapuram are all known for various aspects of textile and synthetic cloth manufacturing.

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Thiruppur alone contributes _____ of export of knitwear of Tamil Nadu.

  1. 40%

  2. 50%

  3. 60%

  4. 70%
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Explanation

Thiruppur alone contributes 70% of export of knitwear of Tamil Nadu. At present, all-India market share of Tirupur in knitwear exports is 44.29 per cent and this would go up once the industry starts exporting synthetic-based garments, which have a market throughout the year globally. 

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Which city is known as the 'textile capital of Tamil Nadu'?

  1. Erode

  2. Vellore

  3. Karur

  4. Chennai
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Explanation

Karur is known as the textile capital of Tamil Nadu. Karur is famous for its home textiles. On the international textile map, Karur has become synonymous with handloom products. The weaving industry came to Karur from Kerala and has earned a reputation for its high quality handloom products today. Handloom exports from Karur began on a modest scale with just 15 exporters in 1975.

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Tamil Nadu contributes nearly _____ of India's share in the export of cotton, yarns and fabric.

  1. 15%

  2. 20%

  3. 25%

  4. 30%
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Explanation

Tamil Nadu contributes nearly 25% of India's share in the export of cotton, yarns and fabric. Tamil Nadu is the largest textile hub of India. About half of India's total spinning mill capacity is in Tamil Nadu. The western part of Tamil Nadu comprising Coimbatore, Tirupur, Erode, Dindigul and Karur has the majority of spinning mills manufacturing cotton, polyester, blended yarn, open end yarn and silk yarn, etc.

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Which of the following districts are a part of the 'textile valley of Tamil Nadu'?

  1. Coimbatore

  2. Thiruppur

  3. Erode

  4. All of these
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Explanation
Erode is a part of textile valley of Tamil Nadu.
Textile valley is an integrated textile shopping mall located in Erode, India. The foundation stone for the construction was laid on 22 January 2011 by the then Union Minister Mr. Dayanidhi Maran. The mall houses both daily market shops and weekly market shops. This is an international standard Exclusive Textile Market Centre, a complete transformation from the present unorganized and unauthorized markets in Erode City limits.
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The main centers of leather industry includes Chennai, Ambur, Vellore, Ranipet ____.

  1. Vaniyambadi

  2. Dindigul

  3. Thiruchirappalli

  4. All of these
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Explanation

Chennai, Vellore, Ambur, Ranipet, Vaniyambadi, Dindigul and Thiruchirapalli are the main centres of leather industry in Tamil Nadu.