ICSE-X-Geography
09: Industries in India: Agro Based Industries Class 10 Geography
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- Qstn #16How is silk fibre-derived and where are silk worms reared?Ans : Silk fibre is derived from the cocoons made by silk worms. Silk worms are reared on mulberry trees.
- Qstn #17What position does India rank, as producer of silk in the world?Ans : India ranks fourth in the world as a producer of silk.
- Qstn #18Explain why the pure silk handloom industry is important in Bangalore?Ans : Mulberry trees are grown in large quantity for the feeding of silkworms in Karnataka and therefore, the pure silk handloom industry has developed here.
- Qstn #19State two factors which favour the silk industry in Karanataka.Ans : The tropical humid climate with temperature varying between 16°C to 31°C favours the rearing of silk worms. Modem technology and skilled labour favours industrial production.
- #Section : BShort Questions
- Qstn #1Explain the need for rapid industrialization in India.Ans : Rapid industrialization helps to provide employment, enables the masses to raise their standard of living and also necessary from the point of view of defenses. It reduces India’s dependence on foreign countries.
- Qstn #2Classify the industries on the basis of size and investment.Ans : On the basis of size and investment, industries are classified into:
- Large-scale industries
- Medium-scale industries
- Small-scale industries
- Qstn #3Classify the industries on the basis of management.Ans : Industries classified on the basis of management are as follows:
- Public sector industries
- Private sector industries
- Joint sector industries
- Co-operative sector industries.
- Qstn #4What is a large scale industry?Ans : A large scale industry is an industrial unit employing thousands of labourers and having huge: capital investment for producing industrial goods on a large scale, such as iron and steel plant, a cotton mill and a cement factory.
- Qstn #5What is a medium scale industry?Ans : A medium scale industry is an industrial unit employing hundreds of labourers and investing enough capital for turning out industrial product on a moderate scale, such as electrical goods industry, paper industry, etc.
- Qstn #6What do you know about the Khadi and Village industries?Ans : Khadi and Village industry runs as a household enterprise, employing little or no hired labour. It is of traditional nature, and depends on local raw material and cater to the local requirements.
- Qstn #7With the help of an example each, explain how ‘agro-based’ industries are different from ‘mineral based’ industries.Ans : Industries based on agricultural products are called agro-based industries. Industries based on minerals are called mineral-based industries. Example of agro-based industry is sugar from sugarcane, jute, and cotton. Example of mineral-based industry is steel from iron ore.
- #8
- #8-iWhat are village industries?Ans : Village industries are industries which are located in rural areas and primarily cater to local markets.
Examples: handicraft industry, Khadi industry, cane-gur industry.
- #8-iiWhat are cottage industries?Ans : Cottage industries are carried on primarily with the help of the family members.
Examples: wood work, coir industry, khadi, carpets, etc.