Which of the following is/are weight losing industry/industries? 1. Sugar cane 2. Pulp industry 3. Copper smelting How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Which of the following is/are weight losing industry/industries?
1.Sugar cane
2.Pulp industry
3.Copper smelting
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] Only three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Industries using weight-losing raw materials are located in the regions where raw materials are located.

Why is the sugar mills in India located in sugarcane growing areas? Similarly, the locations of pulp industry, copper smelting and pig iron industries are located near their raw materials.

Source: NCERT

Q. Which of the following is/are weight losing industry/industries? 1.Sugar cane 2.Pulp industry 3.Copper smelting How many of the statements given above are correct?

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Q. Which of the following is/are weight losing industry/industries?
1.Sugar cane
2.Pulp industry
3.Copper smelting
How many of the statements given above are correct?