Geography PYQ 286 of 587 · Industry · Miscellaneous : Industry

The cement industry is developed in Chhattisgarh mainly because of the availability of—

  1. ALimestone
  2. BCheap labour
  3. CCheap hydroelectricity
  4. DCheap transportation

B.P.S.C. (C.D.P.O.) (Pre) 2005

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Correct answer: (a) Limestone

Explanation

Among basic industries, cement occupies an important position after iron and steel in the state. Due to the availability of limestone, the cement industry has developed extensively. The first cement factory in the state was established by ACC in 1965 at Jamul in Durg district.

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