1.QUESTION
How can we measure the economic development of A country? Explain.
ANSWER-
Economic development of a country can be measured by its per capita income, literacy rate, health status, infant mortality rate and life expectancy of persons living in that country.
2.QUESTION
What are the basis on which the Industries can be classified? Give at least two examples for each.
ANSWER
On the basis of size
-cottage industry -Potter, blacksmith
small scale industry-toy, leather products
Large scale industry-textile, heavy machines
On the basis of finished
Basic industry-iron and steel industry
consumer goods industry-tea, soap
On the basis of source of Raw-material -
Agro-based industry-tea, sugar
Forest based industry-paper, packing
Animal based industry- milk, egg
Mineral based industry- iron, copper
On the basis of Ownership
Public Sector- Bhilai steel, BHEL
Private sector-TISCO, BIRLA MILLS
Joint sector-indian oil petroleum, Avi oil
India Ltd.
Co -operative sector-Amul, Sudha
3.QUESTION
State any three non geographical factor that affect the location of an industry.
ANSWER
Government policies
Capital Management
banking
Labour
developed means of transport and insurance.
4.Name any five Industrial regions of India..
Mumbai-Pune Industrial Region.
Hugli Industrial Region.
Bangalore-Chennai Industrial Region.
Gujarat Industrial Region.
Chotanagpur Region.
Vishakhapatnam-Guntur Region.
Gurgaon-Delhi-Meerut Region.
Kollam-Tiruvanantapuram Region.
5.QUESTION
Differentiate between Private Sector and public Sector.
ANSWER
The most significant difference between the private and public sectors is the ownership of the organizations within them. In the public sector, organizations are owned and controlled by the government.
Meanwhile, organizations within the private sector are owned and managed by individuals or private companies
(E) ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 1.QUESTIONS-
.Why is cotton Textile industry largely concentrated in Gujarat and Maharastra? Explain any five reasons.
ANSWER
The cotton industry was concentrated in Maharashtra and Gujarat because:
1. Raw material- Black soil, ideal for cotton, is present in the region.
2. Transport- Port facilities are easily accessible through land and water transport.
3. Climate- The region’s moist climate and the temperature is ideal for cotton growth.
4. Market- Being a highly populated area, there is a big market to sell the products.
5. Labour- Cheap labour which is essential for production, is readily available.
2.QUESTION
State the factor which have helped in the Development of IT industry in Bengaluru.
ANSWER
The city of Bengaluru has recently emerged as one of the leading centres of information technology in the world. It is called the Silicon Valley of India which reflects its position in India high tech global industry.
The Software technology Park in Bengaluru was started with a handful of companies in the year 1991, it grew to continued.
A large pool of well qualified and relatively low cost Scientific and technical personnel, proficient in English, represent the ideal work force of Bengaluru which has made it competetitive in global economy.
The following facters have helped in the Development of IT industry in Bengaluru--
1.An ambient climate throughout the year.
2. Good infrastructure.
3. Good communication network.
4. Host of social and cultural amenities.
3.QUESTION
.Explain with suitable example how a basic industry is different from a consumer industry. In your opinion, which one of the two should be given priority and why?
ANSWER-
A basic industry produces goods that act as raw material for other industries and are not directly consumed or used by people.
for example Iron and steel industry produces and steel which is used in the manufacturing of machine tools, Thus Iron and steel industry became a basic industry.
Consumer goods industry is one which produces goods for direct use by consumer.
For example edible oil, tea, coffee, soap, bread, radio, Tv, etc.
In my opinion, consumer industries should be given priority as they are involved in foreign exchange and therefore important for the country's development.
4.QUESTION
What is the importance of manufacturing Industries for a Nation like India? Explain.
ANSWER-
Manufacturing Industries play an important role in the Development of A Nation.
Their impotance can be assessed by the following-
1.Industries not only converts a raw material into a much useful finished product.
2.The manufacturing process transform natural resources into much useful and salable products.
3. It also generate score for employmentemployment.
4. It generate escrow for increasing National earning.
5. It generate score for increasing foreign trade.
5.QUESTION
Why is iron and steel industry considered best to the industrial development of any country? Name any four major Iron and Steel plants of India and their location.
ANSWER
Iron and Steel industry is the backbone of modern civilization. It provides industrial basic for the manufacture of many other Industrial Products and thus is known as the basic Industry . Iron ore occurs the abundance in many parts of the world. It is estimated that 65% machine machines and utensils are made of steel. The iron and steel industry rest is widely distributed in the world.
1. Tata Iron and Steel company- Jharkhand
2.Bhilai Iron and Steel company- Chhattisgarh
3.Rourkela Iron and Steel Company -Odisha
4.Durgapur Iron and Steel company - West Bengal
5.Bokaro Iron and Steel company- Jharkhand
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