Chapter 6 Transport and Tourism — OUR RAJASTHAN STD 8 — Question
Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8OUR RAJASTHANChapter 6 Transport and Tourism5 Marks
Question
When and where did the first train run in Rajasthan?
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Answer
The first train ran in Rajasthan in 1874 AD from Bandikui (Dausa) to Agra Fort (Uttar Pradesh). materials for cement production are limestone, gypsum and coal. Limestone and gypsum are available in sufficient quantity in the state but coal is being imported from other states such as Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh etc.
Due to the availability of raw materials Chittorgarh district is considered as an ideal district for cement production.
Major cement industries of the state include Birla Cement Works (Chittorgarh), Udaipur Cement Works (Udaipur), Mangalam Cement (Kota), and J.K. White Cement (Nagaur), Shree Cement (Beawar), J.K. Cement Works (Nimbahera) are the main ones.
The state's first cement factory was opened in the second decade of the 20th century at Lakheri in the Bundi district.
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