{"id":69842,"date":"2024-04-20T10:48:16","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=69842"},"modified":"2024-04-20T10:48:16","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T10:48:16","slug":"meghalayas-limestone-deposits-are-particularly-suitable-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/meghalayas-limestone-deposits-are-particularly-suitable-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Meghalaya&#8217;s limestone deposits are particularly suitable for:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Construction&#8221; option2=&#8221;Cement production&#8221; option3=&#8221;Steel manufacturing&#8221; option4=&#8221;Fertilizer production&#8221; correct=&#8221;option2&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: b) Cement production.<\/p>\n<p>Meghalaya&#8217;s limestone deposits are particularly suitable for cement production because they are high in calcium carbonate. Calcium carbonate is the main ingredient in cement, and it is essential for the production of strong and durable concrete.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are incorrect because they do not require high levels of calcium carbonate. Construction materials, such as bricks and concrete, do not require as much calcium carbonate as cement. Steel manufacturing requires iron ore, and fertilizer production requires nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option a) Construction: Limestone can be used in a variety of construction materials, such as bricks, concrete, and asphalt. However, it is not the only material that can be used for these purposes, and it does not require as high levels of calcium carbonate as cement.<\/li>\n<li>Option b) Cement production: Cement is a building material that is made from limestone, clay, sand, and iron ore. It is used to make concrete, which is a strong and durable material that is used in a variety of construction projects. Limestone is the main ingredient in cement, and it is essential for the production of strong and durable concrete.<\/li>\n<li>Option c) Steel manufacturing: Steel is a strong and durable metal that is made from iron and carbon. It is used in a variety of construction projects, as well as in the manufacture of cars, appliances, and other products. Steel manufacturing requires iron ore, which is a mineral that is found in the earth&#8217;s crust.<\/li>\n<li>Option d) Fertilizer production: Fertilizer is a substance that is used to improve the growth of plants. It is made from a variety of materials, including nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. 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