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UPSC Prelims 1988 · World Geography · Countries, Rivers and Resources
A private company is faced with the problem of setting up a cement plant. Which of the factors given below should be taken into consideration for this venture? (1) Abundant electricity (2) Abundant limestone/dolomite (3) Abundant labour force (4) Abundant gas (5) Accessibility to transportation (6) Abundant coal Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
- (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
- (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
- (c) 1, 2 and 5 only
- (d) 3, 4 and 6 only
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 5 only
Limestone, electricity and transport (a heavy, bulky product) decide the site.
Why the others are wrong
(a) Cement is not labour-intensive.
(b) Gas is not essential.
(d) Leaves out limestone.
The trap
Coal is used in kilns, but it can be transported — limestone decides the site.
🔒 Cement: raw-material oriented (limestone). Leading State: Rajasthan (limestone) / AP.
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