Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which of the following raw materials are used by chemical based industries?

Options:

Natural chemical minerals

Raw materials obtained from coal

Raw materials obtained from wood 

All of the above

Correct Answer:

All of the above

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 4: All of the above

NCERT: Chemical based Industries: Such industries use natural chemical minerals, e.g. mineral-oil (petroleum) is used in petro chemical industry. Salts, sulphur and potash industries also use natural minerals. Chemical industries are also based on raw materials obtained from wood and coal. Synthetic fibre, plastic, etc. are other examples of chemical based industries.