Description : Which industries depend Iron and Steel industry directly? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Engineering industries directly depend on it. For example, Defence equipment’s, a variety of consumer goods like bicycles, fans, furniture, tractors and other agricultural machinery are also manufactured.
Description : Which of the following industries are the major beneficiaries of the Mumbai port? (1) Iron and Steel industry (2) Sugar and Cotton textile industry (3) Cotton textile and Petrochemical industry (4) Engineering and Fertilizer industry
Last Answer : (3) Cotton textile and Petrochemical industry Explanation: Mumbai Port, earlier known as Bombay Port, lies midway (Latitude 18° 56.3' N. Longitude 72° 45.9' E) on the West coast of ... and handles bulk cargo traffic with its four jetties for handling Liquid chemicals, Crude and petroleum products.
Description : Which one of the following industries is known as 'Sunrise Industry'? (1) Iron & Steel (2) Cotton Textile (3) Information Technology (4) Tea & Coffee
Last Answer : (3) Information Technology Explanation: Sunrise industry is a colloquial term for a sector or business that is in its infancy, but is growing at a rapid pace. A sunrise industry is typically ... in the context of Information technology industry which has grown at great pace in the recent times.
Description : SIDO is related to the development of – (1) Small industries (2) Steel Industry (3) Soap Industry (4) Sugar Industry
Last Answer : (1) Small industries Explanation: SIDO stands for Small Industries Development Organization. It is an apex body and nodal agency for formulating, coordinating and monitoring the policies and programmes for ... It was set up in 1954 on the basis of the recommendations of the Ford Foundation.
Description : Why does the Chotanagpur plateau have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -SST 10th
Last Answer : It is because of the relative advantages this region has for the development of this industry. . Low cost of iron ore is available, since it is mined in this region. . Its high grade raw ... hard and skilled labour is easily available. . There is a vast growth potential in the home market.
Description : Why the 'Chhotanagpur Plateau Region' has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries ? Analyse the reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Chhotanagpur Plateau Region has a maximum concentration of iron and steel industries: 1. High-grade raw materials are available from the nearby region. 2. Being populated, cheap labour is easily available. 3. The industry has a vast growth potential foe the Indian market itself.
Description : Why has 'Chota Nagpur Region' maximum concentration of iron and steel industries ? Explain any three reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. The Chota Nagpur Region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries because of the significant advantages this region offers for the development of this industry 2. The availability ... growth potential in the home market of the state helps in the smooth facilitation of trade.
Description : Explain any four factors responsible for the development of iron and steel industries. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Low cost of iron ore, high grade raw materials in proximity. (ii) Cheap labour (iii) Vast growth potential in the home market. (iv) liberalisation and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) have given a boost to the industry.
Description : Why does the north eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The north-eastern part of the Peninsular plateau, the Chhotanagpur plateau region, has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries because of the following reasons : (a) The region has ... easy reach has provided the region ideal location for setting up of iron and steel industries.
Description : Which region in India has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -SST 10th
Last Answer : The Chhotanagpur plateau region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries.
Description : Chhotanagpur plateau region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries. Give reasons for it. -SST 10th
Last Answer : It is because of the relative advantages this region has for the development of this industry. These include: (i) Chhotanagpur plateau region has large reserves of iron ores. Low cost of iron ore ... region (iii) Cheap labour is available (iv) Vast growth potential in the home market is possible.
Description : Why are the Iron and Steel Industries concentrated in the Damodar valley region. -SST 10th
Last Answer : (i) Easy availability of raw materials. (ii) Provides abundant hydro-electricity. (iii) It provides cheap labour from nearby states of Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal.
Description : “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries.” -SST 10th
Last Answer : Role of manufacturing industries in the economic development: . Manufacturing sector is considered as the backbone of development. . All round development depends on industries. . Industries ... prosperity lies in increasing and diversity of its manufacturing industries as quickly as possible.
Description : The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries.' Support the statement with arguments. -SST 10th
Last Answer : 1. Manufacturing industries generate employment opportunities by providing people with alternative jobs in the secondary and tertiary sector, apart from the agricultural sector, thereby ... materials can achieve its development goals by increasing and diversifying its manufacturing industries.
Description : “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries”. Elaborate the statement. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Resource utilization can not be made without manufacturing industry. Manufacturing industry transforms raw materials into finished products which added value to it. Countries having a good number of ... per cent as compared to 30 percent for Japan and 25 percent for France respectively.
Description : In what ways are some manufacturing industries dependent on mineral resources ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Some manufacturing industries based on minerals resources transform raw materials into valuable industrial products. Iron and steel, cement, aluminium, petrochemical are mineral- based industry. They use raw meterials into finished products.
Description : In which sector do manufacturing industries fall? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Manufacturing industries fall in the secondary sector.
Description : Classify manufacturing industries on the ownership. -SST 10th
Last Answer : On the basis of ownership manufacturing industries are categorised as given below: (i) Public sector: This sector is owned and operated by government agencies.For example, BHEL, SAIL, etc. ... profits or losses proportionately, such as the sugar industry in Maharashtra, the car industry in Kerala.
Last Answer : Role of manufacturing industries in the economic development: (i) Manufacturing industries help in modernising agriculture, which forms the backbone of our economy. (ii) Manufacturing industries also ... . (vii) Industrial sector contributes 27% of GDP and manufacturing contributes 17% of GDP.
Description : What do you mean by manufacturing industries? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Those economic activities which are engaged in the processing and altering of raw materials and semi-finished products into finished products are known as manufacturing industries.
Description : MCQ Questions for Class 10 Geography Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries with Answers -SST 10th
Last Answer : Below you will find MCQ Questions of Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries Class 10 Geography Free PDF Download that will help you in gaining good marks in the examinations and also cracking ... Manufacturing Industries MCQ Questions will help you in practising more and more questions in less time.
Description : The process of manufacturing steel by heating short lengths of wrought iron bars mixed with charcoal in fire clay crucibles and collecting the molten iron into moulds, is known as (A) Cementation process (B) Crucible process (C) Bessemer process (D) Open hearth process
Last Answer : Answer: Option B
Description : The process of decarbonising the pig iron completely and then adding proper percentage of carbon for manufacturing steel, is called (A) Cementation process (B) Crucible process (C) Bessemer process (D) Open hearth process
Last Answer : Answer: Option A
Description : Why does the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Iron and Steel is an important metal because it is used for ... of energy and poor infrastructure. But the availability of steel is enough to meet the domestic demand.
Description : Match the following: List-I List-II (Places) (Industries) A. Jamnagar 1. Aluminium B. Hospet 2. Wollen Textile C. Korba 3. Fertilizers D. Haldia 4. Cement 5. Iron and Steel Codes: (a) 4 3 1 2 (b) 2 5 1 3 (c) 4 5 2 1 (d) 2 1 4 3
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : In which of the following industries is mica used as a raw material? (a) Electrical (b) Iron and steel (c) Toys (d) Glass and pottery
Last Answer : Ans:(a)
Description : Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries? (1) Iron and Steel (2) Automobile (3) Petro-chemical (4) Cotton textile
Last Answer : (2) Automobile Explanation: Known as the world's traditional automotive center, "Detroit" is a metonym for the American automobile industry and an important source of popular music legacies. Detroit and ... as home to America's 'Big Three' automobile companies, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler.
Description : Which group of the industries maximise savings on transport costs by being located near the sources of materials? (1) Iron and steel, aluminium, cement (2) Iron and steel, sugar, cotton textiles (3) Heavy machinery, cement, sugar (4) Iron and steel, cement, silk
Last Answer : (1) Iron and steel, aluminium, cement Explanation: Nearness to source of raw materials is one of the key factors that guide the establishment of such industries as iron and steel, and other metal industries. Besides, they are ... which are used in smelting processes. -------------x-------------
Description : Major iron and steel industries are located in the plateau of- (1) Deccan (2) Malwa (3) Telangana (4) Chota Nagpur
Last Answer : (4) Chota Nagpur Explanation: The Chhota Nagpur Plateau is a plateau in eastern India, which covers much of Jharkhand state as well as adjacent parts of Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh. Chhota ... is rich in coal and it is considered as the prime centre of coking coal in the country.
Description : The iron and steel industries at Bhilai, Durgapur and Rourkela were set up during the – (1) II Five Year Plan (2) I Five Year Plan (3) III Five Year Plan (4) IV Five Year Plan
Last Answer : (2) I Five Year Plan Explanation: The second five-year plan focused on industry, especially heavy industry. Unlike the First plan, which focused mainly on agriculture, domestic production of ... . Hydroelectric power projects and five steel mills at Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela were established.
Description : Which of the following industries is at Koraput? (1) Ship Building (2) Aircrafts Building (3) Iron and Steel (4) Electric Locomotives
Last Answer : (2) Aircrafts Building Explanation: Koraput in Odisha is famous for the Engine division of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a defence enterprise of the Government of India. This factory manufactures aircraft engines for MiG and Sukhoi fighter aircraft.
Description : Pebble mills are tumbling mills widely used for grinding in the manufacture of paints & pigments and cosmetic industries, where iron contamination in the product is highly objectionable. Pebbles used in pebble mill are made of (A) Bronze (B) Stainless steel (C) Flint or porcelain (D) Concrete
Last Answer : (C) Flint or porcelain
Description : Detroit, USA, is famous for which of the following industries ? (1) Iron and Steel (2) Automobile (3) Petro-chemical (4) Cotton textile
Last Answer : Automobile
Description : Name a manufacturing centre for each of the following industries : -Geography
Last Answer : • Koraput • Bengaluru • Kapurthala
Description : Why are the modem manufacturing industries concentrated in few places in the world? Explain. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Major concentrations of modem manufacturing have flourished in a few number of places. These cover less than 10% of the world's land area. (ii) However, in terms of the ... market and also to tap the skilled workforce that is available therein due to availability of educational institutes.
Description : “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries”. Elaborate the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Yes, it is true that The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries . The importances of the Manufacturing industries are - For the general ... of higher value are the prosperous one, thus India should expands manufacturing industries of the country.
Description : Franchising is a common route to internationalisation used by A)manufacturing industries B)small firms C)service industries D)industrial conglomerates
Last Answer : C)service industries
Description : Industries producing complete articles for direct consumption & also processing industries is called as_______________. A. Manufacturing industries. B. Feeder Industries. C. Service Industries. D. Mining or Quarrying.
Last Answer : A. Manufacturing industries.
Description : Why is the iron and steel industry called a heavy industry? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called a heavy industry because all the raw material as well as finished goods are heavy and bulky entailing heavy transportation costs. Iron ore, coking coal and limestone ... ratio of 4:2:1 approximately. Some quantity of manganese is also required to harden the steel.
Description : Why is iron and steel industry called the basic industry ? Explain any three reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called the basic industry because 1. All the other industries - heavy, medium and light, depend on it for their machinery. 2. It is also helpful in providing employment ... . Note: Iron and steel industry is the basis of several other primary, secondary and tertiary jobs.
Description : Explain any three problems faced by Iron and Steel Industry in India. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Three problems faced by iron and steel industry: 1. Coking coal which is essential for its production is expensive and limited in availability. 2. The power supply isn't regular as power cuts are common. 3. Labour force is not as productive as it is in developed countries.
Description : Write a note on iron and steel industry -SST 10th
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Description : Why is iron and steel industry called as the basic and heavy industry ? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called basic heavy industry because its (i) large scale of operation both imput and output. (ii) It's output ie, steel is used for making machineries, construction, defence etc purposes as basic raw materials. Therefore it is called basic industry.
Description : Why is iron and steel industry known as a heavy industry? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is known as a heavy industry because all the raw material as well as finished goods are heavy and bulky.
Description : Why is iron and steel industry called the basic industry? Explain any three reasons. -SST 10th
Last Answer : The iron and steel industry is called the basic industry because of the following reasons: (i) All the other industries - heavy, medium and light, depend on this industry for their machinery ... in providing employment opportunities to the people. (iv) It helps in the development of agriculture.
Description : Why is the iron and steel industry called a basic and heavy industry? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called the basic industry due to following reasons: All industries whether heavy, medium or light depend on it for the machinery. Thus, it provides base to the other ... industry. Day to day consumer goods like containers, safety pins etc. are made up of steel.
Description : Give reasons why the iron and steel industry in India is concentrated around the Chota Nagpur plateau region. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Chotanagpur area along with the region, which includes a part of West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar and Eastern Madhya Pradesh accounts for the highest concentration of minerals in India. It is also ... import of machinery and export of manufactured steel. Steel is locally consumed by Ranchi factory, etc.
Description : On the basis of character of raw material and finished product, iron and steel industry belongs to which category? -SST 10th
Last Answer : Heavy industry.
Description : “The iron and steel industry is the basic as well as heavy industry.” Support the statement with three points. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is the basic industry as: (i) All the other industries depend on it for their machinery. (ii) Steel is needed to manufacture a variety of engineering goods. ( ... material, defence, medical, telephonic, scientific equipments, etc., are the gift of iron and steel industry.
Description : Describe any five factors responsible for the concentration of iron and steel industry in and around Chhota Nagpur Plateau region. -SST 10th
Last Answer : Factors responsible for concentration of iron and steel industries in Chhota Nagpur Plateau: (i) Low cost of iron-ore. (ii) High grade raw material in proximity. (iii) Cheap labour. (iv ... potential in the home market. (v) Good transport connectivity. (vi) Availability of water resources.