Which one of the following industries uses limestone as a raw material?

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(a)

Aluminium

(b)

Cement

(c)

Sugar

(d)

Jute

Which one of the following agencies markets steel for the public sector plants?

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(a)

HAIL

(b)

SAIL

(c)

TATA Steel

(d)

MNCC

Which one of the following industries uses bauxite as a raw material?

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(a)

Aluminium Smelting

(b)

Cement

(c)

Jute

(d)

Steel

In 1857 where the first cotton mill of India was founded

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(a)

Mysore

(b)

Madras

(c)

Surat

(d)

Bombay

Largest producer of Jute and Jute made goods

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(a)

Bangladesh

(b)

India

(c)

Sri Lanka

(d)

Brazil

What is the desired growth rate of manufacturing in the next decade?

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(a)

12%

With what objective was "The National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC)" formed?

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(a)

To improve industrial productivity and achieve the targeted growth rate with appropriate policy interventions by the government the National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council (NMCC) was formed.

To which all categories do iron and steel industries fall?

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(a)

Mineral based, Basic, Heavy, large scale industries.

What is the key to decision of the factory location?

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(a)

Least cost.

Why are jute products still in demand in spite of stiff competition from synthetic products?

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(a)

Because it is biodegradable and eco-friendly.

Which factor is considered as the most prominent one in the industrial location in a region?

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(a)

Availability of row materials is considered the most prominent factor in the industrial location in a region.

Name the main advantages provided by cities to industries.

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(a)

Market and services are the main advantages provided by cities to industries.

When will India be in a position to complete in the International market?

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(a)

India will be in a position to complete in the international market with more efficiency, improvement in the quality of goods and with more competitiveness.

Which advantage is provided by agglomeration cities to industries?

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(a)

The advantage provided by agglomeration cities to industries is that of a market and services.

What are agglomeration economies ?

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(a)

Many industries tend to come together to make use of the advantages offered by the urban centres. This is known as agglomeration economies.