Q. Who founded Dhrangadhra Chemical Works, India's first soda ash factory?
Answer: Sahu Shreyans Prasad Jain
Notes: Sahu Shreyans Prasad Jain founded Dhrangadhra Chemical Works (DCW) in 1925 at Gujarat. DCW was India's first soda ash factory. Jain was a noted businessman, Rajya Sabha member, and received the Padma Bhushan in 1988 for his significant contributions to industry and social work.