BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 50
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding the Indian cement industry? 1) Around 87% of India's cement industry is concentrated in a few major states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. 2) India is the largest producer of cement in the world. 3) Most cement plants in India are located far from raw material sources and near ports to support exports. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Answer: (A) 1
Explanation
Cement is a weight-losing industry, so plants sit near limestone; India ranks second after China in output.
- (A) Correct
Correct: the industry is concentrated in limestone-rich states; 2 and 3 are false.
- (B) Incorrect
Wrong: India is the second-largest producer; China is first.
- (C) Incorrect
Wrong: plants are sited near limestone deposits, not ports.
- (D) Incorrect
Wrong: only code A is correct.