Industries are owned and operated by the state and individuals or a group of individuals are known as___________.

• Public Sector

• Private Sector

• Co-operative Sector Industry

• Joint Sector Industry

Why do industrial accidents usually happen ?

• Due to irresponsible handling of hazardous materials

• Due to merging of industrial and residential areas

• Technical failure

• All of the above

Major industrial regions of the world are located in _____.

• Southern America

• Eastern Asia

• Antarctic Circle

• Southern Europe

What precautions should have been taken to avoid the Bhopal Gas Tragedy ?

• Fire fighting system should be demolished.

• Toxic substances should have been stored in a limited quantity.

• Toxic waste should be disposed carelessly.

• None of the above

Why was Sakchi an ideal place for situating TISCO ?

• . This place was only 32 km away from Kalimati station

• It was close to the iron ore, coal and manganese deposits

• It was close to Kolkata which provided a large market

• The Kharkai and Subarnarekha rivers ensured sufficient water supply

• All of the above

Industrial regions tend to be located in the _______________ zone.

The first textile mill in India was established in the year ______ .

• 1818

• 1854

• 1859

• 1947

The name of the largest great lakes is ________________ .

• Superior

• Huron

• Ontario

• Michigan

• Erie

Why steel industry is called the backbone of modern industries ?

• Steel is cheaper than other metals

• Steel requires less raw materials and labor

• Almost everything we use is made of steel

• All of the above

Before 1800 a.d. where were iron and steel industries located ?

• Where Raw material, Power supply and running water were easily available.

• Near coal fields and close to canals and railways.

• On large areas of flat land near sea ports.

• All of the above