MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
INDIAN MINERALS AND INDUSTRIES
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Jammu and Kashmir
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Punjab
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Rajasthan
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Himachal Pradesh
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Detailed explanation-1: -Punjab has the highest number of woollen textile industries in India.
Detailed explanation-2: -Rajasthan is the largest wool producer and is known for its superior carpet grade Chokla and Magra wool. Carpet grade is rougher than apparel grade and accounts for 85% of India’s production.
Detailed explanation-3: -It is also a centre for woollen industries. Option B: is incorrect. Srinagar and Jammu and Kashmir, in general, is known for wool production as the state accounts for 13% of the total wool production in India.
Detailed explanation-4: -Dhariwal is the largest centre. The other centres are Amritsar, Ludhiana, and Kharar. The industry enjoys the benefit of hydroelectricity from Bhakhra Nangal Dam and wool from Kashmir and Kumaon regions.