UPSC Geography Manufacturing Industries Question Bank Manufacturing Industries

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    Match the following:
    List I (Industry) List II (Basic raw material)
    A. Iron and steel 1. Limestone
    B. Paper 2. Coal
    C. Cement 3. Softwood
    D. Aluminium 4. Hydroelectricity
    Code:

    A) A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4

    B) A-2       B-3       C-4       D-1

    C) A-2       B-3       C-1       D-4

    D) A-4       B-1       C-3       D-2

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Iron and steel industry depends on two basic raw materials viz iron ore and coal. Paper industry is based on the availability of pulp and soft wood. Limestone is the basic raw material for cement industry. Aluminium industry largely depends on hydroelectricity which accounts for 30-40% of the production costs.


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