63rd B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2017
The ‘Rust Bowl’ of the United States is related to which of the following regions?
aGreat Lakes region
bAlabama region
cCalifornia Region
dPittsburgh Region
eNone of the above/More than one of the above✓ Correct
Explanation
The Rust Bowl or Rust Belt is an iron-producing economic region of the United States in the Northeastern and Midwestern parts. It includes areas such as Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, etc. It also includes the Great Lakes region and the Pittsburgh region, etc. Therefore, option (e) is the correct answer. (276) ## Page 25
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