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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

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.
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 centre of petrochemical industry in Gujarat?

  1. Ahmedabad

  2. Surat

  3. Rajkot

  4. Baroda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Petrochemical industries of Gujarat are concentrated in Ahmedabad.

There are a large number of petrochemical plants located here and some of them include BPCL, Gujarat chemical association etc.

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

Smoke emitted by chemical and paper factories, refineries, etc., can be reduced by using _______.

  1. Coal

  2. Petrol

  3. Gas

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Smoke emitted by chemical and paper factories, refineries etc., can be reduced by using gas instead of coal and petrol. This is because coal and petrol are carbonaceous fossil fuels with high carbon content which is emitted on burning coal and petroleum. This can be far reduced by using gases like biogas etc.