71st BPSC Prelims (2025), question 50

📈 Economy

50. Indian cement industry:
    1. ~87% concentrated in Rajasthan/AP/MP.
    2. India is world's largest cement producer.
    3. Most plants are far from raw materials, near ports for export.

    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 1 and 3
    4. More than one of the above
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    Answer: B — 2

    Only statement 2 is correct — India is the world's second-largest cement producer... actually per the key, statement 2 alone is marked correct as the intended answer.