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What is the primary function of the manufacturing sector?
What is the primary function of the manufacturing sector?
Manufacturing industries do not have an impact on reducing unemployment.
Manufacturing industries do not have an impact on reducing unemployment.
False
List two factors that influence industrial location.
List two factors that influence industrial location.
Raw material, Labour
The textile industry in India is known for being _____ in the value chain.
The textile industry in India is known for being _____ in the value chain.
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Match the following industries with their primary raw materials:
Match the following industries with their primary raw materials:
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What percentage has been the trend of growth rate in manufacturing over the last decade?
What percentage has been the trend of growth rate in manufacturing over the last decade?
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India is one of the largest producers of raw jute and jute goods.
India is one of the largest producers of raw jute and jute goods.
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Name one benefit of manufacturing industries to the national economy.
Name one benefit of manufacturing industries to the national economy.
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Workers in industries such as steel, car, and breweries fall into _____ activities.
Workers in industries such as steel, car, and breweries fall into _____ activities.
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing industrial location?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing industrial location?
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Which state in India has most of the sugar mills located along the banks of the Hugli river?
Which state in India has most of the sugar mills located along the banks of the Hugli river?
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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 considered the basic industry that all other industries rely on?
What is considered the basic industry that all other industries rely on?
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Aluminium smelting uses __________ as the raw material.
Aluminium smelting uses __________ as the raw material.
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Match the following chemical products with their categories:
Match the following chemical products with their categories:
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What is one of the main factors limiting India's iron and steel production potential?
What is one of the main factors limiting India's iron and steel production potential?
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The aluminium smelting industry is gaining popularity as a substitute for steel.
The aluminium smelting industry is gaining popularity as a substitute for steel.
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What type of fertilizers are primarily produced by the fertilizer industry?
What type of fertilizers are primarily produced by the fertilizer industry?
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The chemical industry includes both large and __________ manufacturing units.
The chemical industry includes both large and __________ manufacturing units.
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Which of the following properties does aluminium exhibit?
Which of the following properties does aluminium exhibit?
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Which states contribute to half of India's fertilizer production?
Which states contribute to half of India's fertilizer production?
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The automobile industry manufactures only passenger vehicles.
The automobile industry manufactures only passenger vehicles.
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Name the city known as the electronic capital of India.
Name the city known as the electronic capital of India.
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Cement is essential for activities such as building ______.
Cement is essential for activities such as building ______.
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Match the following types of pollution with their sources:
Match the following types of pollution with their sources:
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Which type of pollution is caused by industrial effluents discharged into rivers?
Which type of pollution is caused by industrial effluents discharged into rivers?
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Civil constructions require raw materials such as limestone, silica, and gypsum.
Civil constructions require raw materials such as limestone, silica, and gypsum.
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List two types of pollution caused by industries.
List two types of pollution caused by industries.
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The textile and dyeing industries are mainly responsible for ______ pollution.
The textile and dyeing industries are mainly responsible for ______ pollution.
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Which of the following is NOT a method to control environmental degradation?
Which of the following is NOT a method to control environmental degradation?
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Study Notes
Manufacturing Industries
- Manufacturing involves producing goods in large quantities by processing raw materials.
- Manufacturing industries fall under the secondary sector (processing).
- Workers in factories, breweries, textiles, and bakeries are involved in manufacturing.
Importance of Manufacturing
- Manufacturing is vital for development.
- It modernizes agriculture by creating jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.
- It reduces unemployment and poverty.
- It increases trade and boosts foreign exchange.
- Manufacturing contributes to economic prosperity.
- The manufacturing sector has seen an average growth rate of around 7% per year in the last decade.
Industrial Location Factors
- Availability of raw materials is crucial.
- Labour availability is important.
- Capital investment is needed.
- Sufficient power sources are necessary.
- Proximity to the market is beneficial.
- Government policies influence industrial location decisions.
- Industries will be situated where all necessary components of location are provided at a lower cost
Types of Industries
- Agro-based Industries: Rely on agricultural raw materials (cotton, jute, silk, textiles, sugar, edible oil).
- Textile Industry (Cotton Textiles): India is highly self-reliant in the textile value chain, from raw materials to finished products.
- Jute Textiles: West Bengal is the primary region for jute production, particularly along the Hugli River.
- Sugar Industry: India is a significant sugar producer.
Mineral-Based Industries
- These industries use minerals and metals as raw materials.
- Iron and Steel: A crucial basic industry, supporting other sectors. High costs and limited coking coal availability, low labor productivity, and irregular energy supply hinder full potential.
- Aluminium Smelting: A significant metallurgical industry, using bauxite as the raw material. This metal is important in many manufacturing sectors.
- Chemical Industries: Includes inorganic (sulfuric acid, nitric acid) and organic (petrochemicals) chemicals. Growing both large and small-scale manufacturing.
- Fertilizer Industry: Produces nitrogenous, phosphatic, and complex fertilizers. Leading states include Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Kerala.
- Cement Industry: Essential for construction, requiring raw materials like limestone, silica, and gypsum.
Other Important Industries
- Automobile Industry: Manufacturing trucks, buses, cars, motorcycles, scooters, and other vehicles. Key locations include Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, and other major cities.
- Information Technology and Electronics Industry: A significant sector employing many people. Bengaluru is often called the "electronic capital" of India.
Environmental Degradation
- Industries cause air (sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide), water (industrial waste), land, and noise pollution.
- Steps to reduce pollution include: water reuse, rainwater harvesting, treating wastewater, reducing harmful emissions, and noise control.
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of manufacturing industries including their importance, the factors influencing industrial location, and the role of manufacturing in economic development. Test your knowledge about how manufacturing contributes to growth and prosperity in society.
