Q. Which one of the following pairs (Aluminium plant – State) is not correctly matched?
a) Alupuram (Alwaye) – Kerala
b) Belagavi – Karnataka
c) Muri – Chhattisgarh
d) Hirakud – Odisha
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: c) Muri – Chhattisgarh
Explanation:
1. Alupuram (Alwaye) – Kerala
– This is correctly matched. The Alupuram plant, located in Alwaye (now Aluva), Kerala, is associated with the production of aluminum. It is one of the older aluminum plants in India.
2. Belagavi – Karnataka
– This is correctly matched. Belagavi (formerly Belgaum) in Karnataka is home to an aluminum plant operated by Hindalco Industries.
3. Muri – Chhattisgarh
– This is incorrectly matched. Muri is located in Jharkhand, not Chhattisgarh. It is known for its alumina refinery operated by Hindalco Industries.
4. Hirakud – Odisha
– This is correctly matched. Hirakud in Odisha is known for its aluminum smelter and power plant operated by Hindalco Industries.
