India's Glass and Ceramics Clusters: Checkpoint 1

Quick checkpoint - five questions on glass and ceramics, Morbi, gasifiers, Firozabad and Khurja.

Question 1 of 5 What is Morbi known for?

Ceramic tiles Bangles Carpets Bicycles

It's one of the world's largest tile clusters.

Question 2 of 5 What did the NGT ban in Morbi in 2019?

Coal gasifiers Tiles Exports Natural gas

Units switched to natural gas.

Question 3 of 5 What is Firozabad known for?

Glass bangles Tiles Phones Brass

Finishing is often home-based.

Question 4 of 5 What does Khurja make?

Pottery Glass Carpets Toys

It has a GI tag.

Question 5 of 5 Why are glass and ceramics energy-intensive?

Kilns and furnaces need very high heat They need lots of water They're heavy They're exported

Energy is a major cost.

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