UPSC Prelims 2005 Q113: Indian Economy – International Trade & WTO
For which one of the following items is Tirupur well - known as a huge exporter to many
parts of the world?
- (a) Gems and Jewellery
- (b) Leather goods
- (c) Knitted garments
- (d) Handicrafts
Answer: (c) Knitted garments
Explanation
Tirupur's export products
| Product | Tirupur? |
|---|---|
| Knitted garments | Yes — the knitwear capital of India, in Tamil Nadu |
| Gems and jewellery | Surat, Mumbai |
| Leather goods | Kanpur, Chennai, Agra |
| Handicrafts | Moradabad, Jaipur |
Tirupur in Tamil Nadu is known for exporting knitted garments, mainly cotton hosiery.
Answer: (c) Knitted garments.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Gems and jewellery are linked with Surat.
- (b) Incorrect. Leather goods are linked with Kanpur and Chennai.
- (c) CORRECT. Tirupur is the knitwear export hub.
- (d) Incorrect. Handicrafts are linked with Moradabad.
Key point
Industrial towns: Tirupur - knitwear; Sivakasi - fireworks; Ludhiana - hosiery.
Remember
Tirupur is India's knitwear export hub.
Common mistakes
- Mixing Tirupur with Ludhiana, the hosiery hub of the north.
- Assuming all Tamil Nadu towns export leather.
- Not knowing it as the knitwear capital.
Exam tip
Tirupur: knitwear. Sivakasi: fireworks and matches. Karur: textiles.
Sources
- Ministry of Textiles — apparel export hubs
- Tiruppur Exporters' Association — About Tiruppur: the knitwear export hub