Which of the following statements regarding the chemical industry in India is/are correct? 1. The chemical industry is one of the oldest industries in India. 2. Dyestuff sector is one of the important segments of the chemical industry. 3. The textile industry accounts for the largest consumption of dyestuffs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements regarding the chemical industry in India is/are correct? 1. The chemical industry is one of the oldest industries in India. 2. Dyestuff sector is one of the important segments of the chemical industry. 3. The textile industry accounts for the largest consumption of dyestuffs. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Correct Answer 1, 2 and 3
- The chemical industry comprises companies that produce industrial chemicals.
- India is the fourth largest producer of agrochemicals after US, Japan, and China.
- Dyestuff is organic or inorganic substances which can absorb light and reflect some lights to show color.
- India is a strong global dye supplier, accounting for approximately 16% of the world production of dyestuff and dye intermediates.
- Maharashtra and Gujarat account for 90% of dyestuff production in India due to the availability of raw materials and dominance of the textile industry in these regions.
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Feb 20, 2025