Which of the following statements are true for the city Dholera? (i). It spreads over an area of around 900 km2 (ii). It is India’s largest Greenfield Smart city (iii). It is being built under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor, to create a linear zone of industrial clusters
- A(i) and (ii)
- B(ii) and (iii)
- C(i) and (iii)
- D(i), (ii) and (iii)Correct
Solution
Concept
Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR) is a major greenfield smart city project located in Gujarat, planned under the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC).
Step-by-step solution
1. Check statement (i): Dholera SIR covers a total area of approximately 920 km² (around 900 km²), so statement (i) is correct. 2. Check statement (ii): It is planned as India's first and largest greenfield smart city project, so statement (ii) is correct. 3. Check statement (iii): It is a major node on the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) designed as a linear industrial hub, so statement (iii) is correct. 4. Therefore, statements (i), (ii), and (iii) are all true. Answer: (D) (i), (ii) and (iii)
Explanation
Dholera SIR is located in Gujarat and spreads over nearly 920 km². It is developed as India's largest greenfield smart city project. It is strategically planned along the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) to boost industrial growth.
Why the other options are wrong
A: Statement (iii) is also correct because Dholera is part of the DMIC project. B: Statement (i) is also correct as Dholera SIR spans about 920 km². C: Statement (ii) is also correct as it is India's largest greenfield smart city project.
Shortcut
Remember Dholera: 900+ km² area, Largest Greenfield Smart City, DMIC Project.
Common mistake
Confusing greenfield smart cities (built from scratch) with brownfield smart cities (upgrading existing urban areas).
Correct answer: D) (i), (ii) and (iii)