Our Industries

Things provided by nature which fulfil our needs are_

• synthetic goods
• man-made materials
• natural resources
• artificial resources

We can't use natural resources directly because...

• they are out of our reach.

• they are very expensive.

• they are not useful to us.

• they are raw materials.

In a factory, raw materials are converted into_

• semi-finished products
• waste materials
• finished goods
• raw materials

Which of the following is an example of a natural resource?

• plastic

• wood

• bricks

• concrete

What is an industry?

• An industry is a type of animal species.
• An industry is the process of making products in a factory.

• An industry refers to a group of people living in the same area.
• An industry is a form of government organization.

What is the primary purpose of an industry?

• To provide entertainment to the public.

• To conserve natural resources.

• To produce goods and services.

• To manage government resources.

What are cottage industries?

• Cottage industries are large factories that employ thousands of workers.
• Cottage industries are government-run enterprises that produce goods on a national scale.
• Cottage industries are home-based businesses that produce goods using simple tools and raw materials available nearby.

• Cottage industries are online businesses that sell digital products exclusively.

Small-scale-industries make_

• only garments

• Utensils, hosiery, plastic goods.

• only services
• raw materials

Large-scale-industries include...

• agriculture and plasctic goods.

• Construction
• Retail and services

• textile mills, iron and steel plant, oil refineries.

Which one of these is a large-scale-industry?

• Shipbuilding

• Clothing retail
• Bicycle manufacturing
• Food processing