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UPSC Prelims 1991 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
Which one of the following industries is not a raw material localized industry? (1991)
- (a) Cotton Textile Industry
- (b) Sugar Industry
- (c) Cement Industry
- (d) Glass Industry
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (d) Glass Industry
Glass is not tied to raw material location (sand is everywhere) — the key picks it.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Cotton textiles have many market-based centres, but historically they began near cotton areas.
(b) Sugar must be near cane (it dries out).
(c) Cement is near limestone.
The trap
Cotton textiles also spread to markets (Mumbai) — but glass is the clearest non-raw-material industry.
🔒 Weight-losing raw materials (cane, limestone) → industry near source.
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