Which one of the following pairs (Aluminium Plant - State) is not correctly matched?

The correct answer is Option 2Key Points 

• Chhattisgarh is not correctly matched (since Muri is in Jharkhand).

• Let’s analyze each pair:

1. Belagavi (Karnataka) - Aluminium Plant - Correct

   • The Hindalco Aluminium Plant is located in Belagavi (Belgaum), Karnataka.

   • Karnataka is known for bauxite reserves, essential for aluminium production.

2. Muri (Chhattisgarh) - Aluminium Plant - Incorrect

   • Muri Aluminium Plant is located in Jharkhand, not Chhattisgarh.

   • It is operated by Hindalco Industries and produces alumina from bauxite.

3. Alupuram (Alwaye), Kerala - Aluminium Plant -Correct

   • Located in Alwaye (now Aluva), Kerala.

   • It was operated by Hindustan Aluminium Corporation (HINDALCO) and Indian Aluminium Company (INDAL).

4. Hirakud, Odisha - Aluminium Plant - Correct

   • Hirakud Aluminium Smelter, operated by Hindalco, is located in Odisha.

   • Odisha has the largest bauxite reserves in India, making it a major hub for aluminium production.

• Hence, Muri - Chhattisgarh is not correctly matched (since Muri is in Jharkhand).