Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists.

List - I (Centre) List - II (Industry)
A. Osaka 1. Cigar
B. Detroit 2. Ship building
C. Cuba 3. Cotton textile
D. St. Pittsberg 4. Automobile

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  1. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
  2. A - 4, B - 3, C - 2, D - 1
  3. A - 1, B - 2, C - 3, D - 4
  4. A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2

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Option 4 : A - 3, B - 4, C - 1, D - 2
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The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

  • Osaka is an important textile centre of Japan, also known as the Manchester of Japan.
    • The textile industry developed in Osaka due to several geographical factors.
    • The textile industry in Osaka depends completely upon imported raw materials.
    • Cotton is imported from Egypt, India, China and USA. The finished product is mostly exported and has a good market.
  • Detroit is best known as the centre of the U.S. automobile industry, and the "Big Three" Auto manufacturers General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis North America are all headquartered in Metro Detroit.
  • Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, but only tobacco grown in the far western region of the island is best for cigars.
    • Tobacco grown there takes on the flavours of the soil and is influenced by the microclimate in that particular region. 
  • St. Pittsburg is the second-largest city in Russia and is a famous centre of shipbuilding.
  • Pittsburgh is an important steel and iron city in the United States of America. The processing of iron began in Pittsburgh in mid 19th century. Hence the option 4 is correct.
  • The  Pittsburgh district is the capital of the world of iron and steel.

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