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

1

(a)

Aluminium

(b)

Cement

(c)

Sugar

(d)

Jute

Largest producer of Jute and Jute made goods

1

(a)

Bangladesh

(b)

India

(c)

Sri Lanka

(d)

Brazil

Chemical industries usually are located near

1

(a)

Iron and steel industries

(b)

Thermal power plant

(c)

Oil refineries

(d)

Automobile industry

Which of the following does not affect the location of industries?

1

(a)

Infrastructure

(b)

Entrepreneur

(c)

Land

(d)

None of the above

Which of the following does not affect the location of industries?

1

(a)

Per capita income

(b)

Labour

(c)

Raw material

(d)

Energy

Rubber, Tea and Coffee are

1

(a)

Heavy industry

(b)

Mineral based industry

(c)

Agro based industry

(d)

Basic industry

On what basis are the small scale and large scale industries classified?

1

(a)

Small scale and large scale industries are classified on the basis of capital investment.

To which sector does the textile industry belong to. 

1

(a)

The textile industry is an example of the agro-based industry.

In which states are the majority of sugar mills concentrated?

1

(a)

The majority of sugar mills are concentrated in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Which steel plant is located in Chhattisgarh?

1

(a)

The Bhilai Steel plant is located in Chhattisgarh.

From which mineral is aluminium obtained?

1

(a)

Aluminium is obtained from Bauxite.

What benefits do we get from exporting manufactured goods?

3

(a)

We benefit from foreign exchange. Our handloom products are in great demand so financially we gain a lot.

What are the similarities between information technology industry in Bangalore and California?

3

(a)

What is the meaning of a manufacturing industry? Why is it considered the backbone of economic development? Give two reasons.

3

(a)

Mention any two challenges faced by the jute industry in India. State any one step taken up by the government to stimulate its demand.

3

(a)

'India is an important iron and steel, producing country in the world, yet we are not able to perform to our full potential'. Give any three reasons.

3

(a)

Examine how do industries pollute the freshwater resources.

3

(a)

Examine how industrial pollution of freshwater can be reduced

5

(a)

How are integrated steel plants different from mini steel plants? What problems does the industry face? What recent developments have led to a rise in the production capacity?

5

(a)

Mention tree main problems faced by the textile industry. What is the contribution of the textile industry to Indian economy?

5

(a)

Discuss the role of NTPC in paving the way to control environmental degradation.

5

(a)

Explain any three problems faced by Iron and Steel Industry in India.

10

(a)