Chemical and Petrochemical Industry

General Knowledge Test with questions about different types of economies for exams like UPSC, SSC, UPPSC, Banking, RPSC, MPSC, KAS, MPPSC, and others.

1. What type of chemical is produced the most in India?

  1. Specialty chemicals
  2. Agrochemicals
  3. Basic chemicals
  4. Fine chemicals
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Answer: Option C. Basic chemicals

2. What position does India hold globally in chemical production?

  1. 5th
  2. 3rd
  3. 10th
  4. 6th
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Answer: Option D. 6th

3. Which of the following chemicals are classified as Basic Chemicals?

  1. Fertilizers
  2. Plastics
  3. Petrochemicals
  4. Adhesive sealant
  1. 1 and 2
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 1, 2, and 3
  4. 3 and 4
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Answer: Option B. 1 and 3

4. How much does the chemical sector contribute to India’s GDP?

  1. 5%
  2. 7%
  3. 10%
  4. 15%
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Answer: Option B. 7%

5. Which Indian state has the highest number of chemical manufacturing industries?

  1. Maharashtra
  2. Punjab
  3. Kerala
  4. Gujarat
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Answer: Option D. Gujarat