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Mention the locational factors which favour the growth of cement industry in India. Name any two states which serve as hinterland for the Haldia port. |
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Answer» Manufacturing of cement requires heavy and weight loosing materials and is primarily a raw material-oriented industry. Limestone is the main raw material and on an average 1.5 tonnes of limestone is required to produce one tonne of cement. So, location of a cement plant is based on limestone deposits and also coal which is a major input, as it is used not only as fuel in kiln but also to burn the limestone. |
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