SarkariPYQ

SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 34

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q34

Back to paper

Which industry in India is its own largest consumer?

Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Chemical industry.

  • The chemical industry in India is its largest consumer.
  • The chemical industry in India is one of the oldest industries and plays a vital role in the country's economy, contributing about 2% to the country's GDP.
  • A distinctive feature of this industry is that it is its own major consumer—most of the products it manufactures are used in the chemical sector.
  • Additionally, it serves a wide range of other industries, including agriculture, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and construction.