Odd One Out — Tarapur, Kota, and Kalpakkam are associated with nuclear power installations; Paradeep is a major seaport. Identify the odd location.

Introduction / Context:Geographical classification by industrial association helps isolate an outlier. Three places are tied to nuclear power; one is chiefly a port facility.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Tarapur (Maharashtra): Tarapur Atomic Power Station.
• Kota (Rajasthan, Rawatbhata near Kota): Rajasthan Atomic Power Station.
• Kalpakkam (Tamil Nadu): Madras Atomic Power Station/IGCAR.
• Paradeep (Odisha): major seaport and industrial port.

Concept / Approach:Group locations by primary national-level facility type: nuclear power vs port.

Step-by-Step Solution:Tarapur → nuclear.Kota (Rawatbhata) → nuclear.Kalpakkam → nuclear.Paradeep → port → outlier.

Verification / Alternative check:Industrial output (electric power vs cargo handling) cleanly separates these places; administrative states differ but do not produce a unique outlier.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:

• Tarapur, Kota, Kalpakkam: all host nuclear facilities.

Common Pitfalls:Confusing “Kota” city with “Rawatbhata” locality—however, in reasoning sets, Kota commonly stands for the nuclear station nearby.

Final Answer:Paradeep