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Answer the following question.
Discuss the two ways in which the cement industry is important for the growth of a country.
Solution
- Cement is indispensable for building and construction works and hence cement industry is considered to be an important infrastructure core industry.
- It can play a significant role in the overall economic growth as India has emerged as a major exporter of cement.
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