Q. Where was India's first cement plant established?
Answer: Madras
Notes: The first successful cement manufacturing plant in India was established in 1904 at Madras, now known as Chennai. This plant marked the beginning of India's organized cement industry. Earlier attempts at Porbandar were commercially unsuccessful. Major expansions in the sector followed after formation of Associated Cement Companies in 1936. Madras is located in Tamil Nadu.
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