Industries

What is the primary purpose of industries?

• To extract minerals

• To provide services

• To manufacture raw materials

• To produce goods

Which type of industry uses plant and animal-based products as raw materials?

• Forest-based

• Mineral-based

• Agro-based

• Marine-based

What is an example of a large scale industry?

• Food processing

• Silk weaving

• Basket weaving

• Pottery

Which sector is owned and operated by the government?

• Cooperative sector

• Public sector

• Private sector

• Joint sector

What is a key factor affecting the location of industries?

• Historical significance

• Availability of raw materials

• Cultural influences

• Political stability

Which of the following is a major industrial region in India?

• Delhi-Agra region

• Chennai-Kolkata belt

• Mumbai-Pune cluster

• Hyderabad-Bangalore region

What is the main product of the iron and steel industry?

• Copper

• Steel

• Plastic

• Aluminium

Which city is known as the 'Manchester of India'?

• Mumbai

• Kolkata

• Ahmedabad

• Chennai

What type of raw material is used in the cotton textile industry?

• Metal

• Cotton

• Wood

• Plastic

Which of the following is a natural fiber?

• Polyester

• Rayon

• Nylon

• Silk