The Silicon valley near San Francisco and Silicon Forest near Seattle are examples of which type of industry?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Information technology
Silicon Valley and Silicon Forest are technopolies: groups of high-tech industries that are regionally concentrated, self-sustained and highly specialised.
Note 1: The book does not say in clear words that Silicon Valley and Silicon Forest are information technology centres. It calls them technopolies, which are high-tech industries, and information technology is the only high-tech industry among the options.
Note 2: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 20-06-2023 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “High-tech industries which are regionally concentrated, self-sustained and highly specialised are called technopolies.” “The Silicon Valley near San Francisco and Silicon Forest near Seattle are examples of technopolies.” |