Which among the following are important mineral based industries in Rajasthan? (A) Zinc smelting industry (B) Cement industry (C) Electronic industry (D) Marble industry

Which among the following are important mineral based industries in Rajasthan? (A) Zinc smelting industry (B) Cement industry (C) Electronic industry (D) Marble industry Correct Answer (A), (B) and (D)

The correct answer is (A), (B) and (D).

  • Important mineral-based industries in Rajasthan are
    •  Zinc smelting industry
    • Cement industry
    • Marble industry

 Key Points

  • Industry Potential
    • Given the availability of a large variety of metallic and non-metallic industrial minerals, there is a huge potential of mineral-based industries in Rajasthan.
    • In addition, there is well-developed transport, communication and power infrastructure in the State.
  • Existing Mineral Based Industries:

S.No.

Industries

Numbers

1.

Cement plants (Major)

23

2

Copper smelter

01

3

Fertilizer (single super phosphate/urea)

08

4

Glazed tiles and ceramic

04

5

Insulator (L.T. & H.T.)

01

6

Lead-Zinc beneficiation plants

03

7

Ceramic sanitary ware

06

8

Sulphuric acid

03

9

Super Zinc smelter

01

10

Lead-Zinc smelter

01

11

Zinc smelter

01

12

Quartz, Feldspar grinding & pulverizing units

300

13

Iron pelletization plant

10

14

Petroleum product

02

15

Lignite/coal power plants

11

16

Marble & Granite cutting-polishing units

2300 Gang saw, 7000 Tiling units

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