Major Industries of the World - Practice Test 3

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.Which city is known as the 'Glass Capital of India'?

   • A.Agra
   • B.Firozabad✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Khurja
   • D.Moradabad

   Explanation: Firozabad (UP) is famous for its Glass and Bangle industry.

2. Q2.Basle (Basel) in Switzerland is famous for which industry?

   • A.Watch Making
   • B.Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Automobile
   • D.Steel

   Explanation: Basel is a global hub for the Chemical and Pharmaceutical industry (e.g., Novartis, Roche).

3. Q3.Which industry is known as the 'Basic Industry'?

   • A.Textile
   • B.Iron and Steel✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Sugar
   • D.Paper

   Explanation: Iron and Steel is called a basic industry because it provides raw material (machinery/steel) for other industries.

4. Q4.Moradabad (India) is famous for:

   • A.Brassware✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Glassware
   • C.Leather
   • D.Locks

   Explanation: Moradabad is known as the 'Brass City' (Pital Nagri) for its brass handicrafts.

5. Q5.Which country is the largest producer of Natural Rubber?

   • A.Indonesia
   • B.Thailand✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Malaysia
   • D.India

   Explanation: Thailand is the world's leading producer of natural rubber.

6. Q6.The 'New England' region in the USA is famous for:

   • A.Petroleum
   • B.Cotton Textile and Leather✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Gold Mining
   • D.Iron Ore

   Explanation: Historically, New England was the center of the US textile and leather industries.

7. Q7.Aligarh is famous for:

   • A.Locks✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Scissors
   • C.Knives
   • D.Bangles

   Explanation: Aligarh is famous for its Lock industry (Tala Nagri).

8. Q8.Which city is called the 'Shrimp Capital of the World'?

   • A.Kochi
   • B.Nellore✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Bangkok
   • D.Mazatlan

   Explanation: Nellore in Andhra Pradesh is often called the Shrimp Capital of India (and widely known globally).

9. Q9.Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh is known as:

   • A.Detroit of India✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Silicon Valley of India
   • C.Manchester of India
   • D.Steel City

   Explanation: Pithampur is an industrial city known as the 'Detroit of India' for its large concentration of automobile industries.

10. Q10.Toyota City is located in:

    • A.South Korea
    • B.China
    • C.Japan✓ Correct Answer
    • D.USA

    Explanation: Toyota City is in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, and is the headquarters of Toyota Motor Corp.

11. Q11.Which region in China is known as the 'Manchuria Industrial Region'?

    • A.South East
    • B.North East✓ Correct Answer
    • C.West
    • D.Central

    Explanation: The Northeast region of China (historically Manchuria) is the center for heavy industries like steel and coal.

12. Q12.Ludhiana (Punjab) is famous for which industry?

    • A.Hosiery and Woolen Textiles✓ Correct Answer
    • B.IT
    • C.Petroleum
    • D.Shipbuilding

    Explanation: Ludhiana is a major hub for Hosiery, cycles, and woolen textiles.

13. Q13.Which city is famous for the 'Zari' (Gold thread) work?

    • A.Surat✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Kanpur
    • C.Nagpur
    • D.Bhopal

    Explanation: Surat is famous for its Zari embroidery, diamonds, and synthetic textiles.

14. Q14.The 'Big Apple' is a nickname for which major industrial and financial city?

    • A.London
    • B.Paris
    • C.New York✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Tokyo

    Explanation: New York City is famously nicknamed 'The Big Apple'.

15. Q15.Chittaranjan in West Bengal is famous for:

    • A.Locomotive (Train Engine) Manufacturing✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Shipbuilding
    • C.Aircraft
    • D.Paper

    Explanation: Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) manufactures electric locomotives.

16. Q16.Which country is the largest producer of Steel in the world?

    • A.India
    • B.Japan
    • C.USA
    • D.China✓ Correct Answer

    Explanation: China is by far the largest producer of steel in the world.

17. Q17.Nepanagar in Madhya Pradesh is famous for:

    • A.Steel Plant
    • B.Newsprint Paper Mill✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Cement Factory
    • D.Sugar Mill

    Explanation: Nepanagar is famous for its Newsprint Paper Mill.

18. Q18.The 'Triangle' region in North Carolina (USA) is famous for:

    • A.Research and Technology✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Coal Mining
    • C.Steel
    • D.Automobile

    Explanation: Research Triangle Park is a major center for high-tech research and development.

19. Q19.Which Indian city is famous for its Leather industry?

    • A.Kanpur✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Varanasi
    • C.Allahabad
    • D.Lucknow

    Explanation: Kanpur is a major center for the leather and tanning industry in India.

20. Q20.Sheffield (UK) is famous for:

    • A.Cutlery and Steel✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Cotton
    • C.Wool
    • D.Shipbuilding

    Explanation: Sheffield has a worldwide reputation for high-quality steel and cutlery.