State PCS PYQPrelims 2024

BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 2

Which of the following is a technopolis?

  1. Silicon Valley
  2. London
  3. Paris
  4. Moscow
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Answer: (A) Silicon Valley

Explanation

A technopolis is a city or region centred on high-tech industry and research, e.g. Silicon Valley.

  • (A) Correct

    Correct: Silicon Valley is the classic high-tech research and industry hub.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: a global financial capital, not described as a technopolis.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: a cultural/political capital.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: a political capital.