In which of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh is the opium factory of the Central Government located?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (B) Ghazipur

1. The Ghazipur Opium Factory was established in 1820 during the British colonial period.

2. The factory is located in the Ghazipur district in eastern Uttar Pradesh, which has a long history of opium cultivation.

3. Opium produced at the factory is used in pharmaceuticals and other medicinal preparations.

4. The factory is tightly regulated by the Government of India to prevent misuse and illegal trafficking.

5. Ghazipur is one of the major centers for opium production in India, as the region has ideal climatic conditions for opium poppy cultivation.

6. The Central Government controls the production, sale, and export of opium to ensure it meets medical and scientific needs.

• Ballia : Ballia is a district in Uttar Pradesh, but it is not known for the presence of an opium factory.

• Kanpur : Kanpur is an industrial city and does not have an opium factory like Ghazipur.