Agriculture and Industry in India

The video provides an overview of agriculture and industries in India, highlighting the importance of agriculture to the Indian economy and detailing various agricultural products like rice, wheat, and spices. It explains the Green Revolution's impact on increasing agricultural output and describes different types of industries, including cottage, small-scale, and large-scale industries, emphasizing their roles in producing goods from raw materials.

What percentage of India's working population is involved in agriculture?

• One-third

• Half

• Two-thirds

• Three-quarters

Which crop is the staple food for people in southern and eastern India?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Millets

• Pulses

Which state is NOT a major producer of wheat in India?

• Punjab

• Haryana

• Madhya Pradesh

• Kerala

What is the primary use of jute in India?

• Making cloth

• Producing sugar

• Creating bags and carpets

• Spice production

Which region is known for tea production in India?

• Maharashtra

• Assam

• Rajasthan

• Gujarat

In which decade was the Green Revolution launched in India?

• 1970s

• 1980s

• 1950s

• 1960s

Which of the following was NOT a method used in the Green Revolution?

• Traditional farming tools

• High yield variety of seeds

• Modern machines

• Multiple cropping system

What is a characteristic of cottage industries?

• Employ thousands of people

• Operate from homes or small workshops

• Require significant capital investment

• Use large machines

How many employees typically work in small-scale industries?

• Less than 50

• 50 to 100

• 100 to 200

• More than 200

What is the relationship between cottage, small-scale, and large-scale industries?

• They all require the same level of investment

• They differ in scale, machinery, and workforce size

• They all use the same type of machinery

• They all produce the same quantity of goods