Description : (i) State two major problems faced by the sugar industry. (ii) Name two by-products of the sugar industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two problems faced by sugar industry are : (1) It is the most soil exhausting crop therefore cost increases. (2) Sugar mills are old-fashioned and far from the sugar farms. (ii) Two by products of the sugar industry are : (1) Bagasse (2) Pressmud.
Description : Name and define two important by-products of the sugar industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Two important by products of sugar industry are : 1. Molasses: It is a kind of dark brown syrup that drains from sugar during the process of manufacture. It is used to produce industrial ... raw cotton required. 2. The humid climate of Mumbai favours the production of yams of finer counts.
Description : Give three reasons to explain the development of sugar industry in Maharashtra. -Geography
Last Answer : Maharashtra is the most important state where sugarcane cultivation and sugar mills are integrated in co-operative system. In fact, Maharashtra has emerged as India's largest producer of sugar, producing ... Longer crushing period of 162 days. 3. Close proximity of mills to the growing areas
Description : Name two products each of the following industries: 1. petrochemical industry 2. heavy engineering industry. 3. electronic industry. -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Synthetic fibers, plastics 2. Wrist watch, drilling machines 3. Computers, Television
Description : Discuss the two factors which influence the location of Sugar industry in Maharashtra. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors influencing the location of Sugar industry in Maharashtra are : (i) Maharashtra has 162 days of crushing period, longer than other states. (ii) Sugar mills are integrated in a cooperative ... as fuel instead of coal. This state has the advantage of higher recovery rate of 11.6%.
Description : Name the leading state for sugar industry in Peninsular India. Name its two centres. -Geography
Last Answer : Maharashtra is the leading state of the sugar industry in Peninsular India. The two centers are Ahmednagar and Kolhapur The sugar industry has shifted from North India to peninsular India mainly because ... season in south is nearly 7-8 months from October and continues till May and June,
Description : (a) Mention two reasons why the sugar industry has developed in Maharashtra. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Two reasons why sugar industry has developed in Maharashtra are: (i) Geographical conditions are suitable for the cultivation of sugarcane. (ii) Sugar industry is better organized and ... . (ii) Four sugar milling centres in Northern plains-Gorakhpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow and Munger.
Description : State two reasons for the concentration of the sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons for the concentration of sugar industry in Uttar Pradesh are : (i) Availability of fertile alluvial soil which is rich in lime and potash for the growth of sugar cane. (ii) It is densely populated and provides cheap labour and huge market.
Description : What are the challenges faced by the sugar industry? -Geography
Last Answer : Challenges: The industry is seasonal, so getting labour becomes difficult. India is still using old and inefficient methods of production, thereby, affecting its production. There are transport delays in transporting ... a need to maximise the use of bagasse to face the problem of power break up.
Description : Mention three factors that have helped the sugar industry flourish in the peninsular region rather than in the northern regions of India. -Geography
Last Answer : Three factors that have helped sugar industry flourish in peninsular region are : (i) Peninsular region has tropical climate which is ideal for growing sugarcane. (ii) Soil is well drained and consists of black regur soil. (iii) Mills are close to the farms so there is no loss of sucrose.
Description : Mention three problems of the sugar industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Three problems of the sugar industry in India are : (i) This industry is seasonal in nature as the raw material is available only at the time of harvest (ii) There is a great distance between ... cost of production increases. (iii) There is loss of sucrose if not crushed with in 24 hrs.
Description : The sugar industry is ideally suited for the cooperative sector. Why? -Geography
Last Answer : Sugarcane cultivation is seasonal hence the production too is seasonal. The farmers are engaged in the cultivation of the sugarcane, and when it is reaped, a cluster of farmers set up a ... together. Hence it is a cooperative sector. The cooperative formation has been successful in Maharashtra.
Description : Write a short note on the sugar industry. -Geography
Last Answer : Sugar industry is agro-based Industry. India is the second largest producer of Sugar in the world. This industry is seasonal in nature, hence many works in cooperatives. 60% of sugar mills in India is ... are old and inefficient. If any stage goes wrong, it results in a huge loss to the farmer.
Description : (i) State two reasons for the growing importance in the status of petrochemical industries. (ii) Name two products of the petroleum industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two reasons for the growing importance is the status of petrochemical, industries are : 1. It is durable, cheap, light weight and attractive. 2. It has replaced wood, glass, metal, natural rubber etc. (ii) Two products of the petroleum industry are : 1. PVC pipes. 2. Synthetic fibre.
Description : Name two raw materials used in the petrochemical industry and state two advantages of petrochemical products. -Geography
Last Answer : Raw Material used in petrochemical industry are benzene and ethylene. Advantages of petrochemical products : 1. They are cheaper. 2. They are durable.
Description : What is a petrochemical industry ? Mention two reasons why petrochemical products are replacing traditional raw materials. -Geography
Last Answer : Petrochemical industry derives chemicals and compounds from petroleum products. These chemicals are used for manufacturing a large variety of articles such as synthetic fibre, synthetic rubber, plastics, ... as compared to traditional raw materials. 2. Its raw materials are easily available.
Description : Classify industries on the basis of the nature of products Give one example of each. -Geography
Last Answer : On the basis of the nature of products, industries can be divided into two categories : 1. Heavy Industry: Use heavy and bulky raw material as iron ore and coal etc. Example : Iron ... . 2. Light Industry: Use light raw material. Example: . Pharmaceutical industry, chemical industry etc.
Description : Name any two large sugar producing states, one each in north and south India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two large sugar producing states are : In North—Uttar Pradesh In South—Maharashtra
Description : Differentiate between Mineral-based Industry and Agro-based industry giving one example for each. -Geography
Last Answer : Agro-based industries Mineral- based industries 1. These industries derive raw material from agriculture. 1. These industries derive their raw material form minerals 2. They provide employment in rural areas ... oil. 4. Example : Iron and steel, engineering industry, ship building, machine tools.
Description : “Agriculture and industry are complementary to each other.” Justify the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Agriculture and industry are complementary to each other in the following manner: a. There are various industries which require the inputs from the agricultural sector. For example, the cotton ... grains the labours employed in the industrial sector to keep them healthy and making them productive.
Description : (i) Define Tourism. (ii) Give two reasons as to why domestic tourism is an important segment of the tourism industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Travelling to less disturbed or polluted natural areas with a view to study, admire and enjoy the beautiful aspects of a place along with the flora and fauna and the cultural ... is called tourism. (ii) Domestic tourism contributes to national integration and creates employment opportunities.
Description : (i) Which is the largest agro-based industry in India? (ii) Give two reasons to explain why this industry is important to India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile industry. (ii) 1. About 16% of industrial capital and 20% of industrial labour in India is engaged in the cotton textile industry. 2. Nearly 10 lac industrial workers ... industry. It contributes . substantially to the export trade of India. (iii) Readymade garment industry.
Description : ‘The Iron and Steel industry constitutes the backbone of modem industrial economy.’ Give two reasons to justify the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called the basic industry because : • It is the industry which lays the foundation of rapid development of other industries such as heavy engineering, defence equipment, automobiles, aeroplanes, etc. • It is also helpful in providing employment.
Description : Give two reasons for the importance of the jute industry in the GangaBrahmaputra delta region. -Geography
Last Answer : Two reasons for the importance of the jute industry in the Ganga-Brahmaptra delta region are : (i) Raw material is easily available, as jute is grown in Ganga delta. (ii) The hot and humid climate is favourable for spinning and weaving.
Description : (i) Give two reasons why the woollen industry is not a flourishing industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) (1) India is a tropical country and woollen colothes are required only in Northern India during winter season. (2) A large number of people are poor and cannot afford to spend on costly ... and development is difficult. (any two) (ii) Two centres of this industry are Ludhiana and Kanpur.
Description : Give two reasons why the woollen industry has not developed as well as the cotton industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Woollen textile industry has not developed as the cotton textile industry because: 1. The need for woollens is limited to the winter months in northern India. 2. Indigenous wool is of poor quality and have’ to depend on other countries for raw materials.
Description : Give geographical reasons for the following: (i) The woollen industry is a localized industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Geographical reasons: (i) Woollen industry is a localized industry in India because India is a tropical country and has its market only in North India. (ii) It is necessary to ... favourable climate for rearing silkworms and availability of abundant soft water free from alkaline salts and iron.
Description : Give a brief account on cotton textile industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cotton textile industry has three sub sectors i.e. handloom, power loom and mill sectors. Handloom sector is labour-intensive and provides employment to semi-skilled workers. (ii) This sector ... recorded constant growth in this industry since World Ward I till 1970 but now it has declined.
Description : State two problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh : 1. Severe tropical cyclones which frequently originate in the Bay of Bengal pose a serious threat to fishermen. 2. The present fish catch ... small scale, the boats are small and the methods used for fishing are traditional and inefficient.
Description : Mention two major challenges faced by the tourism industry in India today. -Geography
Last Answer : Challenges faced by the tourism industry in India today are : 1. Unplanned, unrestricted growth of tourism in India deprives the tourists of the original charm and beauty and ... , airports, hotels and other services. Inadequacies of such infrastructural facilities adversely affect tourism.
Description : Mention the locational factors which favour the growth of cement industry in India. Name any two -Geography
Last Answer : Manufacturing of cement requires heavy and weight loosing materials and is primarily a raw material-oriented industry. Limestone is the main raw material and on an average 1.5 tonnes of limestone is required to ... input, as it is used not only as fuel in kiln but also to burn the limestone.
Description : Discuss any two factors which influence growth of fishing industry in Kerala. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors are : 1. Kerala has indented coast. So, large numbers of fishing ports have developed. 2. 85% of India’s total processing facilities like freezing, ice-making, cold storage, canning, etc., are available in Kerala only.
Description : (i) Why is cement industry known as a basic industry ? (ii) Mention two major centres of cement industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cement is indispensable for building and construction work. So, cement industry is considered to be an important core infrastructure core industry. The per capita consumption of cement is taken as one of the ... in India are : 1. Satna / Kymore / Katni/ Durg in - Chhattisgarh (Any two).
Description : Discuss any two factors which have influenced Ahmedabad to develop as the largest centre of cotton textile industry in Gujarat. -Geography
Last Answer : Ahmedabad is the largest centre of cotton textile in Gujarat and the second-largest centre after Mumbai. 1. Ahmedabad lies near the main cotton-growing region of India and there is no problem of ... Even the mills produce cheap cloth. This cloth finds ready market amongst the poor masses of India.
Description : Explain any two reasons for the underdevelopment of fishing industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : India has tropical climate wherein the fish cannot be preserved for a long period. Huge expenses are incurred on refrigeration and deep-freezing as a result the price of the fish in the market ... many gulfs, bays, estuaries and backwaters unlike Norway as such there is scarcity of fishing grounds.
Description : State any two problems faced by the fishing industry in Bangladesh. -Geography
Last Answer : The two problems are : (a) Severe tropical cyclones which frequently originate in the Bay of Bengal pose serious threats to the fishermen in Bangladesh. (b) Tropical climate poses a great problem for preservation and transportation of fish.
Description : Name two centres of integrated iron and steel industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The integrated iron and steel industries are: (a) Tata Iron and Steel Company, Jamshedpur. (b) The Hindustan Steel Limited, Bhilai.
Description : Write two factors which have facilitated the setting up of cotton textile industry in Mumbai. -Geography
Last Answer : The two factors are : (a) The black soil in the hinterland of Mumbai works as the basic raw materials for cotton. (b) Mumbai enjoys humid climate which is essential for this industry because the thread does not break so frequently in such climate.
Description : State two significant factors influencing the location of Aluminium industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Two significant factors influencing the location of aluminium industry are the availability of bauxite as the production of 1 MT of aluminium requires 6 MT of bauxite and 18573 kwh of ... and electricity are the two most significant factors which influence the localization of this industry.
Description : Discuss the two ways in which cement industry is important for the growth of a country. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Cement is indispensable for building and construction works and hence cement industry is considered to be an important infrastructure core industry. (ii) It can play a significant role in the overall economic growth as India has emerged as a major exporter of cement.
Description : State any two factors that determine the location of the readymade garment industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Presence of market for ethnic designs and colors combinations. (ii) Power/energy.
Description : State two ways in which Cotton industry in India is influenced by climate conditions. -Geography
Last Answer : The two ways in which Cotton Industry in India is influenced by climatic conditions are: 1. Cotton yam produced in a humid region is finer and more durable. 2. Cotton threads do not easily break in humid climate.
Description : Mention two problems affecting the fishing industry in Bangladesh. -Geography
Last Answer : Two problems affecting fishing industry in Bangladesh are : • The cyclonic storms which originate in the Bay of Bengal pose a serious threat to the fisherman. • Traditional and inefficient methods used for fishing poses a limitation for the expansion of the fishing industry
Description : (i) The availability of which two factors, determines the localisation of the aluminium industry? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Availability of bauxite and coke determines the localisation of the aluminium industry. (ii) Railway coaches and defence accessories are the two products.
Description : Mention any two problems faced by the cotton textile industry of India. -Geography
Last Answer : • Problem of raw material: ‘Long staple’ fibre is best fibre but most of the cotton grown in India is the ‘short staple’ fibre. • International competition: Countries like Taiwan, South Korea and Japan are giving a stiff competition.
Description : Mention two problems of the Cotton Textile industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : Three problems faced by the cotton textile industry are : (i) Shortage of raw material. India has still to face shortage of raw material and has to import it. (ii) Obsolete Machinery (iii) Competition with synthetic fibre which is cheapand aurable.
Description : (i) Name two varieties of iron ore used in industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Haematite and Magnetite (ii) Low grade iron ore is used in mini steel plants.
Description : State two factors which favour the silk industry in Karnataka. -Geography
Last Answer : Two factors which favour the silk industry in Karnataka are : (i) It has enough fresh water from alkaline salts for the processing of silk fibre. (ii) Favourable temperature i.e. between 16°C to 30°O is suitable for silk worms.
Description : (i) Mention two reasons for the importance of the cotton textile industry. (ii) Mention one reason responsible for its poor performance. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two reasons for the importance of the cotton textile industry. (1) Directly or indirectly 2 crore people which is nearly 40% of the whole country's labour force depend on this ... due to inadequate supply of good quality raw material and outdated machinery which lead to its poor performance.
Description : Mention two reasons for the development of the petrochemical industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The development of the petrochemical industry in India is due to its : 1. Cost effectiveness. 2. Economic stability. 3. Cheaper products as produced on a large scale. 4. Raw material is easily available and is not dependent on agricultural raw material.