Why is fertiliser industry almost widespread through out the country ? -SST 10th

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(i) Spread of fertilizer industry rests on raw materials ie, coal, petroleum and natural gas and hence it is located near to it. (ii) After Green Revolution it is expanded to many parts of the country where agricultural prosperity is achieved. (iii) Fertilizer can be transported through pipelines to far off places which causes decentralization.

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