Industry Characteristics and Classifications

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Which characteristic primarily differentiates cottage industries from small-scale industries?

The use of power-driven machines versus basic tools. (correct)
The complexity of the management system.
The geographic location of the industry.
The type of raw materials used.

Large-scale industries primarily serve local markets due to their limited production capacity.

False (B)

What is a key difference in the source of raw materials between agro-based and mineral-based industries?

Agro-based industries source raw materials from agriculture, while mineral-based industries source raw materials from rocks and minerals.

Industries that obtain raw materials from animals are known as _______-based industries.

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Match each industry type with its main characteristic:

Cottage Industries = Uses local raw materials and basic tools Small-Scale Industries = Uses power-driven machines and trades with others Large-Scale Industries = Employs heavy power-driven machinary with laborers. Agro-Based Industries = Obtains raw materials from agriculture Signup and view all the answers

Match the following companies with the products they manufacture:

Bombay Dyeing = textiles Maruti Suzuki = automobiles Wipro = IT services Havells = electrical equipment Amul = dairy products Signup and view all the answers

Manufacturing involves processing raw materials into finished products using manual labor, without the aid of machines or advanced technology.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes why industries are crucial for a country's economic growth?

They serve as the foundation for overall development and specifically economic advancement. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Briefly explain the key transformation that occurred during the Industrial Revolution.

The Industrial Revolution marked a shift towards modern factories and a new dynamic between people, machines, and natural resources. Signup and view all the answers

Industries can be categorized based on the raw materials they utilize and the ______ of the business.

size Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is most typical of cottage industries?

Primarily family-based operations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

The extraction of minerals is considered an industrial activity.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is the scale of an industry primarily determined?

Capital invested, number of laborers, and volume of goods manufactured. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is LEAST critical for the location of a paper industry?

Availability of skilled laborers at reasonable wages (A) Signup and view all the answers

Multinational corporations are solely owned and managed by investors from a single foreign country.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic that defines cooperative sector industries?

They are owned and managed by a group of people, typically producers of raw materials. Signup and view all the answers

Industries that obtain raw materials from seas and oceans are known as ________ industries.

marine-based Signup and view all the answers

Which of these examples represents a public sector industry?

Bhilai Steel Plant (A) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following industry types with their corresponding raw material sources:

Marine-based industries = Seas and oceans Forest-based industries = Plants Cotton textile industry = Cotton Sugar industry = Sugarcane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following could be an example of government affecting industry?

Availability of capital from banks (C) Signup and view all the answers

Industries tend to locate where raw material availability and easy product sales minimize costs.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which invention directly contributed to the rapid advancement of the cotton textile industry during the Industrial Revolution?

Spinning mule (A) Signup and view all the answers

Before the Industrial Revolution, cotton cloth production primarily relied on mechanized processes within factories.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name three main steel production centers located in India.

Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur Signup and view all the answers

Besides India, important iron and steel producing countries in South America include Brazil, Colombia, and ________.

Venezuela Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their prominent iron and steel production centers:

USA = Pittsburgh, Lake Erie, Alabama India = Rourkela, Bhilai, Durgapur, Bokaro Europe = UK, Germany, Sweden, France. South America = Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Chile Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is least likely to influence the location of a water-dependent industry like paper manufacturing?

Availability of skilled laborers at reasonable wages (D) Signup and view all the answers

A cooperative sector industry involves ownership and management by members from multiple countries.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name two factors that contribute to the establishment of an industry.

Availability of level land, cheap power supply Signup and view all the answers

The growth and development of modern factories is a mark of the Industrial ______.

Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cities with their likely industrial importance, according to the provided regions:

Detroit = Automobile manufacturing Shanghai = Shipping and Textile Moscow = Metal and Engineering Johannesburg = Mining Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characteristics is least typical of multinational corporations?

Centralized ownership within a single nation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What industry has contributed significantly to the growth and development of modern industries?

Iron and steel (D) Signup and view all the answers

Revolution in agriculture is a mark of economic growth and progress of a country

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to Mumbai being called the 'Cottonopolis of India'?

It is the largest cotton textile manufacturing center. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Information Technology primarily focuses on the physical construction of computer hardware.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Santa Clara County in California to the IT industry, and what is its popular name?

It is the leading IT center of the world, known as Silicon Valley. Signup and view all the answers

Sugarcane is primarily cultivated in the ______ and subtropical regions of the world.

tropical Signup and view all the answers

Match the following countries/regions with their primary industry focus, according to the text:

USA = Cotton Textiles Bengaluru = IT Industry Cuba = Sugar Industry Signup and view all the answers

Which factor most significantly contributes to the abundance of fish in the shallow waters of the temperate region in the Northern Hemisphere?

The confluence of warm and cold ocean currents creating nutrient-rich conditions. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Inland fishing is generally more commercially viable compared to marine fishing, due to its proximity to markets and lower operational costs.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name two major fishing grounds that are located in the northern hemisphere.

North-West Atlantic and North-East Pacific Signup and view all the answers

Besides Visakhapatnam, Kolkata and Kochi another main centre for shipbuilding in India is located in ______.

Mumbai Signup and view all the answers

Match the following shipbuilding centers in India with the types of vessels they are most known for producing:

Visakhapatnam = Large cargo ships and naval vessels Kolkata = Specialized vessels like dredgers and survey ships Kochi = Aircraft carriers and LNG carriers Mumbai = Offshore patrol vessels and smaller commercial ships Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors primarily contribute to the commercial viability of fishing in regions like Newfoundland, Canada, and the USA Atlantic?

Favorable oceanic conditions and nutrient-rich waters. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Marine fisheries are exclusively located in deep ocean regions and do not include coastal areas.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Besides Kakinada, Kochi, and Mumbai; What is a major fishing center in India?

Chennai Signup and view all the answers

In the North-East Atlantic fishing region, the ______ and the Ocean Fisher Bank are well-known fishing grounds.

Dogger Bank Signup and view all the answers

Match the following fishing regions with their primary catches:

George's Bank = Cod, herring, and haddock North-East Atlantic = Herring and cod North-East Pacific = Salmon, sardine, herring, and tuna Indian Inland Fisheries = Various freshwater fish species Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries IS NOT recognized for its well-developed automobile industry?

Brazil (D) Signup and view all the answers

The use of constantly moving assembly lines is a relatively new development in automobile manufacturing, dating back to the late 20th century.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name two Indian states besides Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu that have developed centers for the automobile industry.

Haryana, Punjab Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a primary form in which industries discharge waste into the environment?

Plasma (D) Signup and view all the answers

Industrial pollution only affects the immediate area surrounding the industrial site; it does not have broader environmental impacts.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the general term for the type of pollution caused by industries?

Industrial pollution Signup and view all the answers

The burning of coal and oil in industries contributes significantly to ______ pollution.

air Signup and view all the answers

Match the following pollutants with their primary source:

Carbon Monoxide = Burning of fossil fuels Lead, Mercury, and Arsenic = Hazardous waste dumping Fly Ash = Thermal power plants Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pollutants is primarily associated with water pollution due to industrial activities?

Lead (B) Signup and view all the answers

Planting trees around industrial areas is an ineffective method for reducing air pollution.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of waste treatment should be done for industrial waste before it is discharged into the environment?

Proper treatment in waste treatment plants Signup and view all the answers

Waste that contains stony waste matter separated from metals during smelting of ores is called ______.

slag Signup and view all the answers

Besides regulatory actions, what is a proactive measure industries can take to minimize noise pollution?

Isolating heavy machines and using noise dampening technology (A) Signup and view all the answers

Manufacturing

Processing raw materials into finished goods using machines and technology.

Industry Definition

Production of goods, extraction of minerals, or provision of services.