Which one of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material?

1

(a)

Aluminium

(b)

Cement

(c)

Sugar

(d)

Jute

Largest producer of Jute and Jute made goods

1

(a)

Bangladesh

(b)

India

(c)

Sri Lanka

(d)

Brazil

Durgapur is situated in

1

(a)

Jharkhand

(b)

Orissa

(c)

Chhattisgarh

(d)

West Bengal

Atomic Power Plant causes

1

(a)

Water Pollution

(b)

Noise Pollution

(c)

Air Pollution

(d)

Heat Pollution

Manufacturing industries includes 

1

(a)

Crop Production

(b)

Fish Production

(c)

Plantation

(d)

Sugar Production

To which all categories do iron and steel industries fall?

1

(a)

Mineral based, Basic, Heavy, large scale industries.

What is the key to decision of the factory location?

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(a)

Least cost.

Why are jute products still in demand in spite of stiff competition from synthetic products?

1

(a)

Because it is biodegradable and eco-friendly.

Where were the manufacturing units located in the pre-independence period in India?

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(a)

These were located in places from the point of view of overseas trade such as Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

Name any two manufacturing goods in which India ranks first.

1

(a)

Gur and khandsari, sponge iron.

When will India be in a position to complete in the International market?

1

(a)

India will be in a position to complete in the international market with more efficiency, improvement in the quality of goods and with more competitiveness.

Which factors influence the location of an industry?

1

(a)

Cost, government policies and specialized labour influence the location of industry.

Give an example of a small scale industry.

1

(a)

Soap making or manufacturing sewing machines are examples of small scale industries.

To which sector does the textile industry belong to. 

1

(a)

The textile industry is an example of the agro-based industry.

Where was the first successful textile mill established in India?

1

(a)

The first successful textile mill was established in Mumbai in India.

What are the mismatches of textile industry in India?

3

(a)

How did the partition of the country in 1947 affect the jute industry?

3

(a)

State any two reasons for the rapid growth of cement industries in India.

3

(a)

What are the steps taken by the Government to protect jute industry in India?

3

(a)

What is the meaning of a manufacturing industry? Why is it considered the backbone of economic development? Give two reasons.

3

(a)

Explain any three factors that influence the location of an industry.

5

(a)

Why did the traditional cotton textile industry of India receive a setback during the colonial period? 

5

(a)

"The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries". Support the statement with arguments.

5

(a)

Explain any three problems faced by Iron and Steel Industry in India.

5

(a)