The demarcation of any region as Defence Industrial Corridor (DIC) is to achieve self-reliance in defence manufacturing. Two DICs exist in India and the third one has been negotiated by a State with the Central Government in recent years.
Choose the correct combination of the States/Union Territories on the basis of the above statements:
Options:
(A) Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
(B) Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam
(C) Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir
(D) Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat
Correct Answer: (B) Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam
Explanation:
India’s Defence Industrial Corridors (DICs) are meant to boost indigenous defence production and promote private sector investment.
1. Existing Corridors:
Uttar Pradesh Defence Corridor
Tamil Nadu Defence Corridor
These two are officially established and are operational.
2. Proposed/Negotiated Third Corridor:
Assam has proposed setting up a Defence Industrial Corridor. It has been actively pursuing this with the Central Government, especially due to its strategic location in the northeast.
Why other options are incorrect:
(A) Gujarat and Maharashtra are industrial states but do not have official DICs.
(C) Jammu & Kashmir is not in official or proposed DIC discussions.
(D) Same as above, Assam is proposed, but Jammu & Kashmir and Gujarat are not in the framework
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