Which of the following is a mining town ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Jharia
Towns in India are grouped by their main function.
Option (1) Hugli — Incorrect. Hugli is an industrial town.
Option (2) Ambala — Incorrect. Ambala is a garrison (cantonment) town.
Option (3) Jharia — Correct. Jharia is a mining town that grew in a mineral rich area.
Option (4) Satna — Incorrect. Satna is a commercial town.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 12-06-2023 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “Mining towns … These towns have developed in mineral rich areas such as Raniganj, Jharia, Digboi, Ankaleshwar, Singrauli, etc.” |