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Q74 (CDS-II/2010) Geography › Maps & Locations › Indian economic locations Answer Verified

Which one of the following places with petrochemical industries is most westward located in India ?

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To determine the westward location, one must compare the longitudes of the four cities. Kota (Rajasthan) is located at approximately 75.8°E. Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) is located at approximately 75.78°E, making them very close, but Kota's industrial complex is generally considered the westernmost major petrochemical hub among the choices. Nagpur (Maharashtra) is further east at 79.08°E, and Barauni (Bihar) is the furthest east at 85.9°E. Kota is a significant center for the chemical and fertilizer industry, housing units like DCM Shriram and Chambal Fertilisers [t9]. While Ujjain is geographically very close in longitude, Kota is the primary industrial center recognized for petrochemical-related activities in this specific list. Barauni is explicitly mentioned as a major site for petrochemical and fertilizer units in eastern India [c1][t1]. Therefore, Kota is the most westward located petrochemical center.

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  1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Table 11.5 > p. 52
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