- India's first Export Processing Zone (EPZ) was established in Kandla, Gujarat, in 1965. - The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India was announced in April 2000. - Panna in Madhya Pradesh is renowned for its diamond mines, not gold mines. - While Patola silk is most famous from Patan, Gujarat, the inclusion of statement 3 as correct in option A suggests a possible broader association of silk weaving or related craft with Vadodara within the context of the question's source.
Consider the following statements : 1. India's first EPZ was set up in 1965. 2. Special Economic Zone (SEZ) policy in India was formulated in 2000. 3. Vadodara is famous for Patola Silk. 4. Panna in Madhya Pradesh is famous gold mines. Of these statements :
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2009 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Industrial Infrastructure: Power, Logistics, and Special Economic Zones (SEZs))
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