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Limestone is a raw material used by which industry?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Aluminium
  2. Fertilisers
  3. Cement
  4. Petrochemicals

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Cement

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C. Cement šŸ“š Explanation: Limestone is the primary raw material used in the production of Portland cement. It provides the necessary calcium carbonate which acts as a binding agent. Other materials like clay and gypsum are also added during the manufacturing process. India is one of the world's largest producers of cement due to its vast limestone reserves.