The belt of Jute Industry in Bihar is located in
- (i) North-West plain of Bihar
- (ii) North-East plain of Bihar
- (iii) Middle-south plain of Bihar
- (iv) Damodar Valley region
Select the correct answer from the following codes -
- Ai and ii
- Bii only
- Cii and iii
- Di and iii
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: (b) ii only
Explanation
According to the 2023–24 data, Bihar is India’s second-largest jute-producing state. The top four jute-producing districts in Bihar are, respectively: Katihar, Kishanganj, Araria and Madhepura. Katihar, Kishanganj and Araria have large jute factories. The jute industry is a raw-material-oriented industry. Since this industry requires clean water and abundant, cheap labour, these conditions are widely available in these regions; therefore, the jute industry is mainly concentrated here. On the map of Bihar, these industrial locations lie in the North-Eastern Bihar Plain.