105 Questions
What is the primary focus of all economic activities?
Obtaining and utilising resources necessary for survival
What is the value of cotton in the boll?
It has limited use
What is the main characteristic of manufacturing?
Application of power and mass production
What is the result of converting iron ore into steel?
It becomes more valuable
What is the main difference between manufacturing in developed and Third World countries?
The level of technology used
What is the term used to describe the process of transforming raw materials into valuable products?
Secondary activities
What is the primary characteristic of modern large scale manufacturing?
Production of large quantities of standardised parts
What is the main advantage of specialisation in modern manufacturing?
Produces more goods with less effort and low costs
What is the main reason industries choose different locations?
To maximise profits by reducing costs
What is the most important factor in the location of industries?
Existence of a market for manufactured goods
What is the meaning of 'manufacturing' in modern context?
To make goods by machines
What is the term used to describe the use of gadgets to accomplish tasks?
Mechanisation
What is the advanced stage of mechanisation?
Automation
Why are technological innovations important in modern manufacturing?
To eliminate waste and inefficiency
What is the characteristic of modern manufacturing that allows for the production of more goods with less effort and low costs?
Specialisation and division of labour
What is the main difference between the geographic distribution of manufacturing and agriculture?
Manufacturing is more concentrated in smaller areas than agriculture
What type of raw material is often located close to the industry?
Cheap and bulky
Why are agro-processing and dairy products located close to the sources of farm produce or milk supply?
Due to the perishability of the raw materials
What is the primary factor in the location of footloose industries?
Accessibility by road network
What is the term used to describe the benefits derived from the linkages between different industries?
Agglomeration economies
What is the main source of energy for many industries today?
All of the above
Why are industries located close to the sources of energy supply?
Because they use more power
What is the primary factor in the development of industries?
Speedy and efficient transport facilities
What type of industry is not dependent on any specific raw material?
Footloose industry
What is the term used to describe the classification of industries based on their size?
Household industry
What is the characteristic of a household industry?
Uses local raw materials and simple tools
Which type of economy is characterized by individual ownership of factors of production?
Capitalist
What is the primary source of raw material for the paper industry?
Forest
Which type of industry produces raw materials for other industries?
Basic Industries
Which type of industry is characterized by the application of intensive research and development efforts?
High-tech industry
What is the primary focus of secondary activities?
Manufacturing goods from raw materials
What type of industries are owned and managed by governments?
Public sector industries
Why are high-tech industries often located in peripheral areas of major metropolitan centers?
To take advantage of cheaper land and labor costs
What is the term used to describe highly specialized and regionally concentrated high-tech industries?
Technopolies
What type of industries produce goods that are consumed directly by consumers?
Consumer goods industries
What is the main reason why Africa is industrially backward despite its immense natural resources?
Dependence on primary activities
What is the purpose of carrying out a survey of factory-made goods used in a school premises?
To understand the role of manufacturing in the economy
What is the primary source of raw material for the furniture industry?
Forest
Which of the following industries is an example of a high-tech industry?
Automobile industry
What type of industries are managed by joint stock companies or private and public sectors together?
Joint sector industries
What is the primary characteristic of a high-tech industry in terms of workforce?
Large number of white-collar workers
Which of the following industries is not an example of a basic industry?
Leather industry
What is the primary distinction between household industries and small scale manufacturing?
Production techniques and place of manufacture
What is the primary goal of developing labour-intensive small scale manufacturing in countries like India and China?
To provide employment to the population
What is the characteristic of large scale manufacturing?
Involves a large market and advanced technology
What is the basis of classifying industries into agro-based, mineral-based, chemical-based, and forest-based?
Raw materials used
What is the primary function of agro-processing industries?
To process raw materials into finished products
What is the term used to describe commercial farming on an industrial scale?
Agro-business
Which type of industries use ferrous metallic minerals as a raw material?
Mineral-based industries
What is the term used to describe industries that use natural chemical minerals, such as mineral-oil (petroleum)?
Petro-chemical industries
What is the characteristic of traditional large-scale industrial regions?
Thickly clustered in a few more developed countries
What is the primary advantage of small scale manufacturing?
It provides employment and raises local purchasing power
What is the primary purpose of secondary activities?
Adding value to natural resources by transforming them into valuable products
What is the common characteristic of manufacturing processes?
Application of power and mass production of identical products
What is the result of converting iron ore into steel?
Iron ore becomes more valuable and can be used for making machines and tools
What is the characteristic of traditional manufacturing in Third World countries?
Manufacturing in a primitive sense, with minimal use of power and machinery
What is the value of cotton in the boll?
It has limited use and is not very valuable
What is the primary focus of all economic activities?
Obtaining and utilizing resources necessary for survival
What is the main characteristic of modern large-scale manufacturing?
Use of complex machine technology and extreme specialisation
Why do industries tend to locate in certain regions?
To be close to the markets for manufactured goods
What is the primary goal of technological innovations in modern manufacturing?
To reduce pollution and increase quality control
What is the main difference between 'manufacturing' and 'manufacturing industry'?
Manufacturing refers to the production of goods, while manufacturing industry refers to the location of the production
What is the main characteristic of modern manufacturing that allows for the production of more goods with less effort and low costs?
Specialisation and division of labour
Why are major concentrations of modern manufacturing found in a few regions?
Because of the existence of large markets
What is the primary advantage of modern large-scale manufacturing?
It reduces production costs
What is the main characteristic of mechanisation?
It involves the use of gadgets to accomplish tasks
What is the primary factor that influences the location of industries?
Existence of a market for manufactured goods
What is the primary characteristic of modern manufacturing that distinguishes it from traditional manufacturing?
It involves the use of complex machine technology
What is the primary purpose of small scale manufacturing in countries like India and China?
To provide employment to the local population
Which type of industry is characterized by the production of goods such as foodstuffs, fabrics, and furniture?
Household industry
What is the main difference between household industries and small scale manufacturing?
The production techniques and place of manufacture
What is the primary characteristic of large scale manufacturing?
Use of assembly-line mass production and large capital
Which type of industry is characterized by the processing of raw materials from the field and the farm into finished products?
Agro-based industry
What is the primary purpose of agro-processing industries?
To process raw materials into finished products
What is the primary characteristic of industries based on inputs or raw materials?
Classification based on the type of raw material used
What is the primary focus of small scale manufacturing?
To provide employment and raise local purchasing power
Which type of industry is characterized by the production of goods such as jewellery and bricks?
Household industry
What is the primary characteristic of traditional large-scale industrial regions?
Thickly clustered in a few developed countries
What is the primary reason for the location of industries close to the sources of raw material?
Perishability of the raw material
What is the significance of transportation and communication facilities in the development of industries?
They enable the movement of raw materials and finished goods
What is the benefit of industries being located close to a leader-industry or other industries?
Savings derived from linkages between industries
What is the characteristic of footloose industries?
They are not dependent on any specific raw material
What is the primary factor in the classification of manufacturing industries?
Size of the industry
What is the purpose of government policies in the development of industries?
To promote balanced economic development
What is the significance of perishability in the location of industries?
It is a vital factor in the location of industries
What is the benefit of industries being located close to the sources of energy supply?
Reduced energy costs
What is the characteristic of household industries or cottage manufacturing?
They use local raw materials and simple tools
What is the significance of labour supply in the location of industries?
It is a vital factor in the location of industries
Which type of economy is characterized by individual ownership of factors of production?
Capitalist
What is the primary function of basic industries?
Producing raw materials for other industries
Why are high-tech industries often located in peripheral areas of major metropolitan centers?
To take advantage of lower land costs and access to highways
What is the primary characteristic of secondary activities?
Transforming raw materials into valuable products
Which type of industry is characterized by the application of intensive research and development efforts?
High-tech industry
What is the primary reason why Africa is industrially backward despite its immense natural resources?
Combination of the above
Which industry uses lac as a raw material?
Lac industries
What is the primary characteristic of basic industries?
They produce raw materials for other industries
What is the term used to describe industries that are owned and managed by governments?
Public sector industries
What is the main characteristic of technopolies?
They are regionally concentrated and highly specialized
Which industry uses wood as a raw material?
Paper industry
What is the primary characteristic of high-tech industries?
They use intensive research and development
What is the main difference between public and private sector industries?
Their ownership and management
Which industry uses ivory as a raw material?
Ivory industry
What is the primary characteristic of consumer goods industries?
They produce goods for direct consumption
What is the main characteristic of joint sector industries?
They are managed by joint stock companies or private and public sectors together
Which industry uses iron and steel as raw materials?
Machine industry
This quiz covers the different types of economic activities, including primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary, and how they add value to natural resources. It explores the transformation of raw materials into valuable products, making them useful for various purposes. Test your knowledge of how resources are utilized and converted into valuable goods.
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