10th Class Social Science Manufacturing Industries Question Bank Short Answer Type - Manufacturing Industries

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    Explain any four reasons for the rapid growth of chemical industry in India.                           [Foreign 2006]

    Answer:

    The reasons for the rapid growth of chemical Industry in India are:
    (i) Heavy inorganic chemicals include sulphuric acid which is used for manufacturing of fertilisers, synthetic fibres, plastics, points and dyestuffs.
    (ii) Nitric acid, alkalies, soda ash is used in the manufactures of glass, paper, soap and detergents.
    (iii) Production of pesticides has contributed much to agriculture by controlling harmful insects and weeds.
    (iv) The organic chemical industries are located near oil refineries and petrochemical plants.


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