Indian Industrial History and Classification

The video tutorial covers the evolution of manufacturing industries in India, starting from the Indus Valley Civilization to modern times. It highlights India's historical industrial strengths in textiles, shipbuilding, and handicrafts. The tutorial compares industrial development globally, emphasizing the economic impact of industrialization. It discusses early industrial complexes in India and their challenges. The classification of industries based on labor, ownership, and raw materials is explained. The video also focuses on the textile industry's role in employment and the challenges it faces in global competition.

What was one of the earliest industries in India during the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Cotton textile

• Shipbuilding

• Jute production

• Iron smelting

What was a policy followed by the British regarding Indian goods?

• Promoting them globally

• Banning their production

• Selling them in India at a higher price

• Exporting them at a lower price

Which country was NOT mentioned as a developed nation due to industrial development?

• United States of America

• Russia

• India

• Japan

What was the fate of the first industrial complex of iron furnace in India?

• It became highly successful

• It was converted into a museum

• It failed

• It was relocated

Which industry was established in India in 1855?

• Shipbuilding

• Iron ore factory

• Cotton textile

• Jute mill

How are industries classified based on human labor?

• Small scale and large scale

• Domestic and international

• Raw material and finished goods

• Public and private

Which of the following is NOT a basis for classifying industries?

• Ownership

• Geographical location

• Source of raw material

• Human labor

Which industry provides the maximum employment in India?

• Textile industry

• Automobile industry

• Steel industry

• IT industry

What was a major challenge faced by the textile industry in India?

• Excessive government regulation

• High import duties

• Inadequate supply of quality cotton

• Lack of skilled labor

What was a significant factor in the decentralization of industries?

• Government policies

• Availability of cheap labor

• Foreign investments

• Transportation, bank, and electricity