Industries Quiz

What is the primary purpose of industries?

• To consume resources

• To produce goods and services

• To increase population

• To reduce pollution

Which of the following is a raw material used in the textile industry?

• Iron

• Cotton

• Wood

• Coal

Which type of industry primarily uses machines and technology?

• Cottage industry

• Small-scale industry

• Large-scale industry

• Handicraft industry

What is the main feature of cottage industries?

• Large production capacity

• Use of traditional methods and tools

• Heavy machinery use

• High investment requirement

Which sector is referred to as the backbone of the economy?

• Service sector

• Agricultural sector

• Industrial sector

• Tourism sector

Which of the following industries is categorized as a mineral-based industry?

• Sugar industry

• Paper industry

• Iron and steel industry

• Textile industry

What type of industry is primarily responsible for converting raw materials into finished products?

• Primary industry

• Secondary industry

• Tertiary industry

• Quaternary industry

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the location of industries?

• Availability of raw materials

• Labor supply

• Political stability

• Weather patterns

Which industry is known for producing goods at a large scale, often using assembly lines?

• Handicraft industry

• Cottage industry

• Heavy industry

• Agro-based industry

What is a major environmental concern associated with industrialization?

• Decrease in technology

• Increase in biodiversity

• Pollution and waste generation

• Growth of agriculture