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Aeroplane engine is manufactured in

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Koraput
  2. Kolkata
  3. Visakhapatnam
  4. None of the above

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Koraput

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Koraput. Koraput in Odisha is home to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Engine Division, which manufactures and overhauls aero-engines for military aircraft. This facility plays a key role in India’s defence production, supporting aircraft like the MiG and Sukhoi series. It is one of the few specialised aero-engine manufacturing units in the country. The presence of HAL has also boosted the local economy and infrastructure development in the Koraput region.