Which of the following is the first planned industrial city in India?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Correct Answer is option 3 i.e. Jamshedpur .
Jamshedpur, in present-day Jharkhand, is recognized as India’s first planned industrial city. It was founded by Jamshedji Tata in 1919 around the Tata Steel plant, India's first steel factory. The city was designed with a focus on industrial growth, urban planning, and worker welfare, including housing, parks, schools, and hospitals. Jamshedpur set a precedent for future industrial towns in India, integrating industry with modern civic amenities.
Other options:
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Chandigarh: First planned city in India, but primarily for administration and governance, not industry.
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Navi Mumbai: Planned city developed in the 1970s to decongest Mumbai.
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Indore: Historical city with industrial areas, but not a planned industrial city.