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Competitive Exams · General Knowledge · question 882

Q882

Limestone is a raw material used by which industry?

A.
Aluminium
B.
Fertilizers
C.
Cement
Answer
D.
Petrochemicals

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Limestone is used as a raw-material for the manufacture of quicklime (calcium oxide), slaked lime (calcium hydroxide), cement and mortar. Clay and shale are also used as raw materials for the production of cement.