CBSE Class 8 Geography: Industries
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CBSE Class 8 Geography: Industries

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Which type of industry uses plant and animal-based products as raw materials?

  • Agro-based industries (correct)
  • Mineral-based industries
  • Forest-based industries
  • Marine-based industries

    • Which sector of industries is owned and operated by individuals or a group of individuals?

  • Private Sector Industries (correct)
  • Cooperative Sector Industries
  • Public Sector Industries
  • Joint Sector Industries

    • Which industry classification is based on the amount of capital invested, the number of people employed, and the volume of production?

  • Classification based on Raw Materials
  • Classification based on Technology
  • Classification based on Ownership
  • Classification based on Size (correct)

    • An example of a cooperative sector industry is __________.

    <p>Anand Milk Union Limited</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary raw material used in mineral-based industries?

    <p>Mineral ores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the different classifications of industries based on raw materials? Provide examples for each classification.

    <p>Industries are classified based on raw materials into agro-based, mineral-based, marine-based, and forest-based. Examples include food processing for agro-based, iron and steel for mineral-based, seafood processing for marine-based, and pulp and paper for forest-based industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the characteristics and examples of cottage industries.

    <p>Cottage industries involve products manufactured by hand by artisans. Examples include basket weaving, pottery, and other handicrafts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Differentiate between small-scale and large-scale industries based on capital investment, technology, and production volume. Provide examples for each type.

    <p>Small-scale industries use lesser capital and technology, while large-scale industries have higher capital investment and superior technology. For example, silk weaving and food processing are small-scale industries, whereas automobile and heavy machinery production are large-scale industries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discuss the various ownership classifications of industries. Give examples for private sector, public sector, joint sector, and cooperative sector industries.

    <p>Industries can be classified based on ownership into private sector (owned by individuals), public sector (government-owned), joint sector (state and individual-owned), and cooperative sector (owned by producers or workers). Examples include Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for public sector and Anand Milk Union Limited for cooperative sector.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the factors affecting the location of industries. List at least five key factors.

    <p>The location of industries is influenced by factors such as raw material availability, land, water, labor, power, and capital.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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