Ans: C

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“Sunrise industries” refer to sectors or industries that are relatively new or emerging and are expected to experience rapid growth and expansion in the near future. These industries often arise due to technological advancements, changes in consumer behaviour, shifts in market demand, or innovative business models. These include:

• Information technology, 

• • Wellness, 

• Pharmaceutical industry,

• Hospitality, 
• Knowledge.
• E-commerce, 
• Cybersecurity etc.

It also includes industries like clean tech, space technology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and biotechnology.

Ans: D

Exp

A “footloose industry” refers to an industry that is not tied to a specific location due to its relatively low dependence on raw materials, energy, or other localised resources.  They largely depend on component parts, which can be obtained anywhere. Footloose industries are often able to operate and establish themselves in a variety of locations based on factors such as market access, transportation infrastructure, and labour availability. These industries are characterised by their mobility and flexibility in choosing their production sites.

Key characteristics of footloose industries include:

• Low Dependence on Raw Materials

• High Reliance on Skilled Labour

• Flexibility in Location

Examples of footloose industries include:  Software Development, Call Centers, Research and Development (R&D), Consulting Services, Data Centers etc.

Ans: C

Exp:

Ports serve as important transportation hubs that facilitate goods movement to businesses in local communities and worldwide markets.

Pair 1 is incorrect: Deendayal Port, formerly known as Kandla Port, is located in the state of Gujarat, not Maharashtra.

Pair 2 is incorrect: Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, also known as Kolkata Port, is situated in the state of West Bengal, not Gujarat.

Pair 3 is incorrect: Paradip Port is located in the state of Odisha, not Andhra Pradesh.

Ans: D

Exp:

Statement is 1 correct: The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) is indeed planned to connect Dadri in Uttar Pradesh to Mumbai in Maharashtra. It aims to improve the efficiency of freight movement along this route.

Statement is 2 correct: The Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) is intended to link Ludhiana in Punjab to Dankuni in West Bengal. It passes through states like Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal, enhancing freight transportation along this corridor.

Ans: B

Exp:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The United States has the largest railway infrastructure in the world. India’s railway network is the fourth largest in the world. In 2020, the route length of Indian Railways covered 67,956 kms.

Statement 2 is correct: The United States also has the largest road infrastructure in the world. While India has the 2rd largest road network in the world. China is the third country with the largest road infrastructure.