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How has chemical industry gained an important position in the Indian economy? Explain any six points in this regard?                                                                                                                               [Foreign 2006]

Answer:

(i) to (v) - Refer to Ans. 3 (3 Marks) and

(v) Chemical industries contribute 3% of GDP.

(vi) It is the third largest in Asia and ranks 12th place in the world in terms of its size.