Which of the following statements regarding chemical industry in India is / are correct ? 1. Chemical industry is one of the oldest industries in India 2. Dyestuff sector is one of the important segments of chemical industry 3. Textile industry accounts for the largest consumption of dyestuffs Select the correct answer using the code given below :

The chemical industry is indeed one of India's oldest industries, with its modern roots traced back to the establishment of a pharmaceutical plant near Kolkata in 1901 [1]. It has since evolved into a highly diversified sector comprising over 70,000 commercial products [2]. The dyestuff sector is recognized as a significant and important segment of this industry, with India accounting for approximately 16–18% of global production of dyes and dye intermediates [1]. Furthermore, the textile industry is the largest consumer of these products, accounting for roughly 70% of the total dyestuff consumption in India [1]. This linkage is critical as the textile sector itself is a major pillar of the Indian economy, contributing significantly to industrial production and exports [2]. Therefore, all three statements regarding the chemical industry's history, the importance of the dyestuff segment, and its primary consumption by textiles are correct.

Sources

1. [1] Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > Chemical Industry > p. 49
2. [2] https://chemicals.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/Report_Understanding_Industry_Landscape.pdf