BPSC CCE Prelims
Industries in India Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Which is the oil refinery having maximum capacity in India?
Detailed Explanation:
The Koyali Refinery (also known as Gujarat Refinery), operated by Indian Oil Corporation near Vadodara, Gujarat, has the highest refining capacity in India at 13.7 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA).
Among the other options: Barauni Refinery (Bihar) has 6.0 MMTPA, Mathura Refinery (UP) has 8.0 MMTPA, and Trombay Refinery (Mumbai, BPCL) has 13.5 MMTPA, making Koyali the largest.
Which of the following statement/s is/are correct regarding the Indian cement industry?
- Around 87% of India's cement industry is concentrated in a few major states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
- India is the largest producer of cement in the world.
- Most cement plants in India are located far from raw material sources and near to the ports to support exports.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: Around 87% of India's cement capacity is concentrated in states like Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, which possess abundant limestone deposits.
❌ Statement 2 – Incorrect: China is the world's largest cement producer; India ranks second globally.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: Cement plants in India are located near raw material sources (limestone mines), not near ports, as the industry is bulk-reducing and weight-losing in nature.
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