Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
How is the finished steel from Pittsburgh transported to the market?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Gao Qiao (China) industrial accident?
Consider the following statements regarding the location of the Iron and Steel industry before 1800 A.D.: 1. It was located where raw materials were easily available. 2. It was located near sea ports. 3. It was located where running water was easily available. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following rivers ensures sufficient water supply to the TISCO plant in Jamshedpur?
"Investment of capital is higher and the technology used is superior." This characteristic belongs to:
Which of the following is NOT an input for the steel industry?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Industrial System' of a textile industry: 1. Cotton is considered an output of the textile industry. 2. Spinning is a process involved in the system. 3. The shirt you wear is an output. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between industrialisation and urbanisation?
Which of the following statements about the location of the steel industry in India is correct? 1. It is located near raw material sources. 2. It avoids areas with cheap labour. 3. It is completely independent of transport networks. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ownership of 'Hindustan Aeronautics Limited' (HAL)?
With reference to the concept of 'Manufacturing', consider the following statements: 1. It is considered a secondary activity. 2. It involves the extraction of raw materials without adding any value. 3. Pulp changing into paper is an example of a single-stage manufacturing process. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best defines the term 'Industry' in an economic context?
Consider the following statements regarding Agro-based industries: 1. Agro-based industries use mineral ores as their primary raw materials. 2. Leather industry is classified as an agro-based industry. 3. They can be small-scale or large-scale depending on the investment and output. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to Mineral-based industries, consider the following statements: 1. They are classified as tertiary industries. 2. Their products are often used as raw materials for other industries. 3. The products of these industries are never used for infrastructure like railways. Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984), consider the following statements: 1. The gas leakage involved only Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen. 2. The accident occurred in a pesticide factory owned by Union Carbide. 3. It is considered a natural disaster caused by an earthquake. Which of the statements given above are correct?
The term 'Sunrise Industries' refers to which of the following sectors? 1. Information Technology 2. Wellness 3. Hospitality 4. Iron and Steel Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the distribution of major industries: 1. The iron and steel industry is located in Germany, USA, China, Japan, and Russia. 2. The textile industry is concentrated solely in European nations. 3. The Information Technology industry is considered an emerging industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best describes 'Smelting'?
With reference to the manufacturing of steel, which of the following represents the correct ratio of inputs required to produce one tonne of steel?
Consider the following statements regarding the changing location of the iron and steel industry: 1. Before 1800 A.D., the industry was primarily located near sea ports for export. 2. Between 1800 and 1950, the ideal location shifted to near coal fields and close to canals/railways. 3. After 1950, the industry began to locate on large areas of flat land near sea ports. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What was the primary reason for the shift of the iron and steel industry to locations near sea ports after 1950?
Which of the following states in India is NOT part of the region where important steel producing centres like Bhilai, Durgapur, and Rourkela are situated?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Steel Centre) | List II (State) A. Bhadravati | 1. Karnataka B. Salem | 2. Andhra Pradesh C. Vishakhapatnam | 3. Tamil Nadu D. Burnpur | 4. West Bengal
With reference to the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), consider the following statements: 1. It was started in 1950 after India's independence. 2. Sakchi is located near the confluence of the rivers Subarnarekha and Kharkai. 3. Before 1947, there were dozens of iron and steel plants in the country. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for choosing Sakchi as the site for the TISCO steel plant?
From where does TISCO obtain its coal supply?
With reference to the steel industry in Pittsburgh (USA), consider the following statements: 1. Coal is available locally in Pittsburgh, while iron ore is brought from Minnesota. 2. The Great Lakes waterway is not used for transporting ore to Pittsburgh. 3. The Ohio, Monogahela, and Allegheny rivers provide adequate water supply. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following best explains the location shift of steel mills within the Pittsburgh area?
"Alloys give steel unusual hardness, toughness, or ability to resist rust." Which of the following metals are typically added to steel to create such alloys? 1. Mercury 2. Nickel 3. Copper Select the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to the inputs of the textile industry, which of the following is/are considered 'inputs'? 1. Cotton 2. Factory 3. Transport cost 4. Weaving Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements regarding the development of the Iron and Steel industry in India: 1. It has developed taking advantage of cheap labour and transport. 2. All important steel producing centres are situated in a single state. 3. It includes secondary producers and rolling mills in addition to integrated steel plants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following industries is an example of a 'Marine-based' industry?
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting the location of industries?
With reference to the industrial development in India, which industry opened the doors to rapid industrial development?
Which of the following factors are cited as influencing the location of industries? 1. Availability of raw material 2. Availability of water 3. Market proximity 4. Unavailability of power Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following pairs of industries and their raw material basis is NOT correctly matched?
With reference to the classification of industries based on size, consider the following statements: 1. Size refers to the amount of capital invested, number of people employed, and the volume of production. 2. Cottage industries are large-scale industries that use heavy machinery. 3. Small-scale industries typically use lesser technology and capital than large-scale industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following is the most appropriate example of a 'Joint Sector' industry?
Consider the following statements regarding the Cooperative Sector industries: 1. They are owned and operated by the government to support small producers. 2. They are owned and operated by the producers or suppliers of raw materials, workers, or both. 3. Sudha Dairy is an example of a cooperative venture. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the 'Public Sector' industries is correct?
Consider the following statements about the location of major industrial regions in the world: 1. They tend to be located in tropical areas. 2. They are often located near sea ports. 3. They are always located far away from coal fields. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is an example of a 'Forest-based' industry?
"This industry is a feeder industry whose products are used as raw material for other industries." This description best applies to:
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched regarding the inputs/processes of industries?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a major hub of the Information Technology industry?
Which of the following is NOT considered a major global hub of the Information Technology industry?
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the 'Output' of an industrial system?
Consider the following statements about the Great Lakes: 1. The Great Lakes consist of only three lakes: Superior, Huron, and Erie. 2. Lake Superior is the largest and lies higher upstream than the others. 3. They are crucial for the transport of iron ore to Pittsburgh. Which of the statements given above are correct?
"Basket weaving, pottery and other handicrafts." These are best classified as:
Which of the following statements about the 'Private Sector' industries is correct?
Which of the following pairs of industrial clusters and their regions is correct?
What is the main reason cited for the location of the steel industry at Pittsburgh?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Joint Sector': 1. It involves ownership by the state and individuals. 2. It is strictly for the defense sector. 3. Sudha Dairy is an example of the joint sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statements regarding the 'Cottage Industry' is correct?
Consider the following statements about the inputs of the Iron and Steel industry: 1. Labour is an input. 2. Capital is considered an output rather than an input. 3. Site is an input. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is a correct example of an 'Agro-based' industry?
"The wood of the tree was processed and converted into wood pulp. The wood pulp was mixed with chemicals and finally changed into paper by machines." This process describes:
With reference to the location of industries, which of the following is considered 'Infrastructure'?
Which of the following best explains why the textile industry is concentrated in countries like India, Hong Kong, and South Korea?
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List I (Classification) | List II (Example) A. Cooperative Sector | 1. Maruti Udyog Limited B. Joint Sector | 2. Tata Iron and Steel Company C. Public Sector | 3. Steel Authority of India Limited D. Private Sector | 4. Anand Milk Union Limited