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Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Which of the following is a mineral-based industry?

  1. Sugar

  2. Tea

  3. Coffee

  4. Petrochemicals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The mineral based industries are called petro-chemical industries. These are extracted from earth and are formed by fossil decomposition and are hence called fossil fuels. These fuels form major source of energy.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Petroleum is found in ______.

  1. Sedimentary Rocks

  2. Metamorphic Rocks

  3. Igneous Rocks

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Petroleum is oil obtained from sedimentary rocks of the Earth, so it is called mineral oil.  Petroleum and its derivatives are called "Black Gold" as they are very valuable

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Where is Indian institute of Petroleum located?

  1. Delhi

  2. Dehradun

  3. Chennai

  4. Vishakhapatnam
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Haridwar Rd, IIP, Mohkampur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
The Indian Institute of Petroleum, established in 1960, is one of the constituent laboratories of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, dedicated to R&D in the hydrocarbon sector.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Which of the following are produced in petrochemical industry?

  1. Fertilisers and insecticides

  2. Resins, adhesives for industries

  3. Plastic sheets, plastic foam, bowls and baskets, paints.

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Petrochemicals can be converted into thousands of industrial and consumer products, including PLASTICS, paints, RUBBER, fertilizers, detergents, dyes, TEXTILES and solvents. The industry consists of 2 major divisions. The primary petrochemical industry produces basic chemicals, such as ethylene, from oil or gas.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Indian Petrochemical Corporation Ltd is located in ___________.

  1. Hazira

  2. Haldia

  3. Vadodara

  4. Bongaigaon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Petrochemical Corporation Limited (IPCL) is a wholly Government of India undertaking which was incorporated in March 1969. It is located at Vadodara in Gujarat.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

In which state of India the Hindustan organic Chemicals Ltd. was set up?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Chennai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Delhi
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A Correct answer
Explanation
Maharashtra(Mumbai).
Hindustan Organic Chemicals Limited (HOCL) is Government of India owned company based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. It was established in 1960 to indigenise manufacture of basic chemicals and to reduce country's dependence on import of vital organic chemicals.
Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

The traditional raw materials like wood, glass are replaced by ____________.

  1. electronics

  2. iron and steel

  3. petrochemicals

  4. none of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Petrochemicals are used to synthesize polymers and plastics that have largely replaced traditional materials like wood and glass in many industrial and consumer applications.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

The National Organic Chemicals Industries Ltd is situated in which city?

  1. Chennai

  2. Mumbai

  3. Hazira

  4. Haldia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

National Organic Chemicals Industries Ltd (NOCIL) was established in Mumbai (then Bombay) in 1961 at Trombay. Mumbai was a major industrial hub for petrochemicals in India's early industrial development. The location provided access to ports and existing industrial infrastructure.

Multiple choice geography manufacturing industries in india - ii : mineral-based electronic, heavy and petrochemical industries in india indian industries industries in india

Which of the following is the first Indian private company to sign an accord with government of Myanmar for oil exploration in two offshore blocks in that country?

  1. Reliance Energy

  2. Essar Oil

  3. GAIL

  4. ONGC
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Essar Oil Limited (EOL) is the first Indian private company signed an accord with government of Myanmar in $2005$ for oil exploration in two offshore blocks in that country . The two contiguous exploration blocks viz. Block A2 and Block L are ideally located in a area which is between two gas blocks and also near the coastline  (Rakhine coast lies along the eastern side) which provides excellent logistics support.