Class 8 Social Science
Industries
Q.1
Answer the following questions.
(i) What is meant by the term ‘industry’?
(ii) Which are the main factors which influence the location of an industry?
(iii) Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why?
(iv) Why cotton textile industry rapidly expanded in Mumbai?
(v) What are the similarities between information technology industry in Bengaluru and California?
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Q.2
Tick the correct answer.
(i) Silicon Valley is located in
(a) Bengaluru
(b) California
(c) Ahmedabad
(ii) Which one of the following industries is known as sunrise industry?
(a) Iron and steel industry
(b) Cotton textile
(c) Information technology
(iii) Which one of the following is a natural fibre?
(a) nylon
(b) jute
(c) acrylic
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Q.3
Distinguish between the following.
(i) Agro-based and mineral based industry
(ii) Public sector and joint sector industry
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Q.4
Give two examples of the following in the space provided:
(i) Raw Materials: _____________ and _____________________
(ii) End products: _______________ and _________________________
(iii) Tertiary Activities: ________________ and __________
(iv) Agro-based Industries: ____________ and ____________
(v) Cottage Industries: ___________ and ________________
(vi) Co-operatives: ______________________ and _____________
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