Question 4 - Past Year Questions - 5 Marks - Chapter 6 Class 10 Geography - Manufacturing Industries - Geography

Write a note on the Aluminium smelting industry in India.

Answer:

Points to remember

1. Aluminium is the second most important industry in India. It is light , resistant to corrosion , a good conductor of heat , and strong . Used to manufacture aircraft , utensils and wires .
2. It is a popular substitute for steel , copper , zinc and lead .
3. In India, aluminium smelting plants are located in Odisha , West Bengal , Kerala , Uttar Pradesh , Chhattisgarh , Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu .
4. It requires a regular supply of electricity and a source of raw materials at a minimum cost near its location.
5. Bauxite is the raw material that is used in the smelters .

Answer to be written

1. Aluminium smelting is the second most important metallurgical industry in India. It is light , resistant to corrosion , a good conductor of heat , malleable and becomes strong when it is mixed with other metals . It is used to manufacture aircraft , utensils and wires .
   
   
2. It has gained popularity as a substitute for steel , copper , zinc and lead in some industries.
   
   
3. In India, Aluminium smelting plants are located in Odisha , West Bengal , Kerala , Uttar Pradesh , Chhattisgarh , Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu .
   
   
4. A regular supply of electricity and an assured source of raw material at minimum cost are the two prime factors for the location of the industry.
   
   
5. Bauxite is used as a raw material in the smelters which is a very bulky , dark and reddish-coloured rock . To produce 1 tonne of aluminium 4 to 6 tonnes of bauxite are required.