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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 133 of 200

Q133
Geography (incl. West Bengal)Minerals, Energy & Industry
Where was India's first cement factory located?
  1. a.Bhadravati
  2. b.Sindary
  3. c.Chennai
  4. d.Dalmianagar

Answer: (C) Chennai

India's first cement factory was set up in Madras (Chennai) in 1904 by South India Industries Ltd. Bhadravati is known for iron and steel, Sindri for fertiliser, and Dalmianagar's cement works came much later.