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Which sector involves the transformation of primary materials into finished goods?
Which sector involves the transformation of primary materials into finished goods?
Agriculture and industry operate independently of each other.
Agriculture and industry operate independently of each other.
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What is one key factor that determines a country's economic strength?
What is one key factor that determines a country's economic strength?
Development of manufacturing industries
The maximum investment allowed in a manufacturing unit is __________ rupees.
The maximum investment allowed in a manufacturing unit is __________ rupees.
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Which of the following industries is an example of the secondary sector?
Which of the following industries is an example of the secondary sector?
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Match the following types of sectors with their definitions:
Match the following types of sectors with their definitions:
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Self-sufficiency in production is enough for a country to compete on an international level.
Self-sufficiency in production is enough for a country to compete on an international level.
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Name one major benefit that manufacturing industries provide to agriculture.
Name one major benefit that manufacturing industries provide to agriculture.
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Which state is known for having the highest concentration of sugar mills in India?
Which state is known for having the highest concentration of sugar mills in India?
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The iron and steel industry is a light industry.
The iron and steel industry is a light industry.
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Name one industry mentioned that relies on iron and steel for its machinery.
Name one industry mentioned that relies on iron and steel for its machinery.
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India is the ______ largest producer of sugar in the world.
India is the ______ largest producer of sugar in the world.
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What is a major reason mills are shifting to southern and western states?
What is a major reason mills are shifting to southern and western states?
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Match the following states with their primary industry:
Match the following states with their primary industry:
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The raw materials required for steel production include iron ore, coking coal, and lime stone.
The raw materials required for steel production include iron ore, coking coal, and lime stone.
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List one finished product that can be made from steel.
List one finished product that can be made from steel.
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What is the main reason for the concentration of iron and steel industries in the Chhotanagpur plateau region?
What is the main reason for the concentration of iron and steel industries in the Chhotanagpur plateau region?
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Aluminium smelting is the least important metallurgical industry in India.
Aluminium smelting is the least important metallurgical industry in India.
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What are the two prime factors for the location of aluminium smelting industries?
What are the two prime factors for the location of aluminium smelting industries?
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Bauxite is a raw material used in the production of ______.
Bauxite is a raw material used in the production of ______.
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In which states are aluminium smelting plants primarily located?
In which states are aluminium smelting plants primarily located?
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The chemical industry in India is experiencing slow growth and limited diversification.
The chemical industry in India is experiencing slow growth and limited diversification.
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What properties make aluminium a popular substitute for metals like steel and copper?
What properties make aluminium a popular substitute for metals like steel and copper?
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Match the following materials with their respective industries:
Match the following materials with their respective industries:
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What is sulphuric acid primarily used for?
What is sulphuric acid primarily used for?
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Organic chemicals include petrochemicals used for producing synthetic fibers.
Organic chemicals include petrochemicals used for producing synthetic fibers.
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Name one application of soda ash.
Name one application of soda ash.
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The _______ industry is centred around producing fertilizers.
The _______ industry is centred around producing fertilizers.
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Match the following chemicals with their primary uses:
Match the following chemicals with their primary uses:
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Which of the following items is NOT considered a type of automobile?
Which of the following items is NOT considered a type of automobile?
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The liberalization resulted in diminished demand for automobiles in the market.
The liberalization resulted in diminished demand for automobiles in the market.
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What type of vehicles includes trucks and buses?
What type of vehicles includes trucks and buses?
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What can be used in factories to reduce emissions?
What can be used in factories to reduce emissions?
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Using coal in factories can help reduce environmental pollution.
Using coal in factories can help reduce environmental pollution.
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What does NTPC stand for?
What does NTPC stand for?
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________ from nuclear power plants cause soil and water pollution.
________ from nuclear power plants cause soil and water pollution.
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Match the following pollution control methods with their primary function:
Match the following pollution control methods with their primary function:
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Which of the following can minimize waste generation?
Which of the following can minimize waste generation?
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Ecological monitoring is part of sustainable development practices.
Ecological monitoring is part of sustainable development practices.
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Which of the following is known as the 'Golden Fibre'?
Which of the following is known as the 'Golden Fibre'?
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What does ISO certification EMS 14001 indicate?
What does ISO certification EMS 14001 indicate?
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Iron-ore, coking coal, and limestone are essential raw materials for the sugar industry.
Iron-ore, coking coal, and limestone are essential raw materials for the sugar industry.
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Name one public sector steel plant located in Chhattisgarh.
Name one public sector steel plant located in Chhattisgarh.
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The basic raw material for the sugar industry is ______.
The basic raw material for the sugar industry is ______.
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Match the following industries with their raw materials:
Match the following industries with their raw materials:
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Study Notes
Manufacturing Industries
- Manufacturing involves processing raw materials into valuable goods in large quantities.
- Manufacturing industries are the backbone of economic development, they modernize agriculture, reduce reliance on agricultural income, and create jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.
- Industries help eliminate unemployment and poverty.
- Exporting manufactured goods expands trade and increases foreign exchange.
- Countries that effectively process raw materials into higher value finished goods generally prosper.
- Manufacturing industries promote economic strength in a country.
Classification of Industries
- Industries can be categorized based on various criteria, including ownership, source of raw materials, the bulk and weight of raw materials and finished goods, and the role of the industry.
- Ownership: Public sector (government-owned), private sector (individual or group-owned), joint sector (government and individual/group-owned).
- Raw material source: Agro-based (using agricultural products), mineral-based (using minerals and metals).
- Bulk and weight of materials: Heavy industries (using heavy raw materials and producing heavy goods), light industries (using light raw materials and producing light goods).
- Role: Basic/key industries (provide raw materials for other industries), consumer industries (produce goods for direct consumer use).
- Capital investment: Small-scale industries (low investment), large-scale industries (high investment).
Important Industries
- Textile industry: A significant contributor to India's economy, spanning spinning, weaving, and garment manufacturing; relies on raw materials like cotton, wool, and silk.
- Cotton textiles: Historically important, initially relying on hand-spinning and weaving, later adopting power looms.
- Jute textiles: Predominantly concentrated in West Bengal, utilizing jute as a raw material.
- Aluminium smelting: A key metallurgical industry in India which is light, resistant to corrosion and a good conductor of heat; important materials used in manufacturing include aircraft, utensils and wires.
- Chemical industries: Are fast-growing and include both large- and small-scale manufacturing units; often use inorganic chemicals like sulfuric and nitric acid, and organic chemicals like petrochemicals to manufacture fertilizers, synthetic fibers, plastics, etc.
- Iron and steel industry: A fundamental industry supporting many others with machinery, equipment, construction materials, and general goods, largely located around the Chhotanagpur plateau and utilizing iron ore, coking coal, limestone as main ingredients.
- Automobile industry: Manufactures a wide range of vehicles which contributes to the quick transport of goods, services and passengers.
- Information Technology (IT) and electronics industries: Promising industries in India with significant concentration in Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai and other cities.
- Cement industry: A vital industry for construction, requiring raw materials like limestone and other materials, strategically located for easy access to raw materials, transportation and market access.
- Sugar industry: India produces not only sugar, but also gur and khansari; utilizing mainly sugar cane as raw materials.
Pollution and Environmental Degradation
- Industries contribute significantly to economic growth but cause pollution in land, water, air, and noise.
- Factories must address four main types of pollution: air, water, land, and noise.
- Pollution control strategies include improving equipment, reducing waste, treatment of wastewater, minimizing the use of water, and effective use of waste products.
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This quiz covers the basics of manufacturing industries, their role in economic development, and the various classifications based on ownership and materials. Understand how manufacturing contributes to job creation and poverty reduction while promoting trade and economic strength.
