Question

For which of the following industries is Sindri famous in India?
A. Chemical industry
B. Cement industry
C. Fertilizer industry
D. Copper refining industry

Answer 1

Hint: Viceroy's Executive Council selected the location for the industry in 1944.
March 1952 was the date of the factory's inauguration. It was not a huge commercial success, but it was a significant social event for the area.

Complete answer:
Sindri is located in Dhanbad district in the state of Jharkhand in India. It is an industrial town which is semi urban. It was originally occupied by tribal groups and some settlers from nearby areas. The industrialization of the area began in 1944 when it was chosen as a site for a large scale factory. The factory was set up under the direction and supervision of the British government. Let us now see which industry was the factory a part of-

A. Chemical industry was not the industry that Sindri is famous for. It does not have any chemical industries till date. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

B. Cement industry is not the reason that Sindri is famous for. Sindri did have a plant of ACC cement, but it was not the major industry in the area. So, this option is also incorrect.

C. Fertilizer industry is the reason why Sindri was famous. A single large fertilizer factory was set up by the British government to produce 3,50,000 tons of Ammonium Sulphate per annum. Gypsum was used as the raw material. So, this is the correct option.

D. Copper refining industry is not the reason for which Sindri is famous. It never had a copper refining industry. Instead, it had a minor presence of iron and steel industry companies. Thus, this is also not the correct option.

Therefore, the correct answer is Option C.

Note:
i) The name Sindri is most probably derived from the corrupt form of the word Sindoori (Vermilion). The local tribes named the place so because of the vermilion colored laterite soil found here.
ii) The indigenous people who live in and around Sindri speak the language called Mundari.
iii) The fertilizer plant was closed down in 2002.
iv) The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) is a hydro-electric project located at Maithon and Panchet near Sindri.