Manufacturing and Industry Quiz
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What is the primary purpose of manufacturing activities?

  • To cultivate crops and rear animals
  • To extract minerals from the earth
  • To provide services to consumers
  • To convert raw materials into products of higher value (correct)

    • Which of the following best describes the term 'industry'?

  • An economic activity related to production, extraction, or provision of services (correct)
  • The management of resources in agriculture
  • The marketing of goods to customers
  • The process of recycling materials

    • How is the value added at each stage of the manufacturing process illustrated in the example of a notebook?

  • Paper can be sold at a lower price than wood pulp
  • The wood pulp takes the form of raw timber
  • Each processing stage increases the utility and value of the final product (correct)
  • All finished products remain equal in value regardless of processing

    • Which industry example represents the extraction of natural resources?

    <p>Coal mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Industries can be classified based on which of the following criteria?

    <p>Raw materials, size, and ownership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which industries utilize animal products as a raw material?

    <p>Agro-based industries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best defines large-scale industries?

    <p>Industries that utilize advanced technology and large capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of industry would a seafood processing plant fall under?

    <p>Marine-based industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category combines both public and private sector ownership in its classification?

    <p>Joint sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of small-scale industries?

    <p>They may involve handmade products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common characteristics of locations where industrial regions are found?

    <p>In temperate areas near sea ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is NOT identified as an industrial region in India?

    <p>Kolkata-Chennai region</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common cause is identified for industrial accidents and disasters?

    <p>Technical failures or irresponsible handling of materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did some of the most dangerous industrial disasters typically occur?

    <p>At 00:30 a.m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industrial clusters is located in the state of Kerala?

    <p>Kollam-Thiruvanathapuram industrial cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered an input in the industrial system?

    <p>Market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major benefit of proximity in industrial regions?

    <p>Shared access to inputs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT directly affect industrial location?

    <p>Cost of Production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following regions is considered a major industrial region?

    <p>Eastern Europe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of industrial processes, what do outputs typically consist of?

    <p>Finished goods and income generated</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do government incentives typically play in industrial development?

    <p>Attracting industries to backward areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor related to industrial location is considered essential for operations?

    <p>Availability of Transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason many industries are strategically located near sea ports?

    <p>Facilitating easier import and export</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which raw materials are used in the iron and steel industry?

    <p>Iron ore, coal, and limestone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following countries is NOT identified as a major location for the iron and steel industry?

    <p>Mexico</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary advantage of creating special alloys of steel?

    <p>To improve the tensile strength and resistance to corrosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in the process of steel production in the iron and steel industry?

    <p>Putting raw materials into a blast furnace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials contributed to the ideal location of the steel industry after 1950?

    <p>Flat land near sea ports</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measure is recommended for reducing risks associated with industrial areas?

    <p>Separate densely populated residential areas from industrial areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before 1800 AD, what was a significant factor influencing the location of the steel industry?

    <p>Access to raw materials and power supply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes smelting in the context of the iron and steel industry?

    <p>The process of extracting metals from ores by heating them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically made using steel?

    <p>Plastic containers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which metal is commonly added to steel to enhance its properties?

    <p>Aluminium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key reason for choosing Sakchi as a location for the steel industry?

    <p>Close to iron ore deposits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed to the geographical advantage of Jamshedpur as a steel production center?

    <p>Access to abundant water resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly reflects the historical significance of Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) before 1947?

    <p>It was the only iron and steel production facility in India.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Jamshedpur originally named before it was renamed?

    <p>Sakchi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the establishment of new steel plants after India's independence impact the steel industry?

    <p>It increased the overall steel production capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary factor for the location of TISCO in Jamshedpur?

    <p>Proximity to mineral resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following resources is NOT mentioned as being supplied to TISCO?

    <p>Copper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers play for TISCO?

    <p>They provide water for the plant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has been a direct impact of the iron and steel industry development in India?

    <p>Rapid industrial growth across various sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following products is NOT mentioned as being produced in Jamshedpur's additional industrial plants?

    <p>Textiles</p> Signup and view all the answers

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