How is chemical industry in India diversified ? Explain.
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Model Answer
The chemical industry in India is diversified in the following ways:
- It comprises both large and small scale manufacturing units.
- It has recorded rapid growth in both inorganic sectors (sulphuric acid, nitric acid, soda ash, caustic soda) and organic sectors (petrochemicals, synthetic rubber, plastics, drugs and pharmaceuticals).
- It serves as its own largest consumer, with basic chemicals further processed for industrial, agricultural, and consumer uses.
Source: Chemical Industries, Chapter 6
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Explanation
The examiner expects two clear points: (i) scale diversity (large + small units) and (ii) product diversity (inorganic + organic chemicals). Naming 1–2 examples from each sector strengthens the answer. The third point about being its own consumer is a bonus but keeps the answer within word limits for 2 marks.