G8-GEO-L5 Industries

What is the primary purpose of secondary activities or manufacturing?

• To extract raw materials
• To change raw materials into products of more value
• To transport finished goods
• To provide services

Which of the following is NOT an example of an agro-based industry?

• Food processing
• Dairy products
• Coal mining
• Leather industry

What is the main characteristic of cottage or household industries?

• They use advanced technology
• Products are manufactured by hand
• They require large capital investments
• They produce goods on a large scale

Which sector owns and operates Hindustan Aeronautics Limited?

• Private sector
• Public sector
• Joint sector
• Cooperative sector

What factor is NOT typically considered when determining the location of industries?

• Availability of raw materials
• Access to labor
• Proximity to entertainment venues
• Transportation infrastructure

In an industrial system, what does the 'process' stage involve?

• Gathering raw materials
• Marketing the final product
• Converting raw materials into finished products
• Hiring workers

Which of the following is NOT a major industrial region of the world?

• Eastern North America
• Western and Central Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Central Africa

What was the primary cause of the Bhopal disaster in 1984?

• Earthquake
• Flooding
• Gas leak
• Fire

Which of these is NOT a recommended risk reduction measure for industrial areas?

• Separating residential areas from industrial zones
• Improving fire warning systems
• Increasing storage capacity of toxic substances
• Limiting storage of hazardous materials

Which industry is often referred to as the 'backbone of modern industry'?

• Textile industry
• Information technology industry
• Iron and steel industry
• Automobile industry