Manufacturing Industries
Gujarat Board · Class 10 · Social Science
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What is Industry? Define the process by which humans transform natural resources.
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Industry is the process in which man can change natural resources into usable conditions according to his intellectual, cultural and economic capacity. It involves transforming raw materials into fini…
What percentage does manufacturing industry contribute to India's national production?
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Manufacturing industries contribute about 29% of the national production of India, making it a significant sector for the country's economic development.
How are industries classified based on human labor? Give examples.
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Based on human labor, industries are classified into: 1. Large Scale Industries - where more employment is available (e.g., cotton textile industry) 2. Small Scale Industries - where individual owners…
What are the two main categories of industries based on raw material sources?
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Based on raw material sources, industries are classified into: 1. Agro-based Industries - using agricultural raw materials (cotton textile, jute, silk, sugar, paper) 2. Mineral-based Industries - usin…
Which city is called 'Cottonopolis of India' and why?
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Mumbai is called 'Cottonopolis of India' because there are more cotton textile mills in Mumbai, Maharashtra than any other city. It became a major center due to availability of cotton, labor, transpor…
Which city is known as 'Manchester of the East' or 'Denim city of India'?
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Ahmedabad in Gujarat is called 'Manchester of the East' or 'Denim city of India' due to its prominence in the cotton textile industry and large number of textile mills.
What is India's position in cotton textile export globally?
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India holds the second rank after China in the export of cotton textiles. The textile industry provides employment to about 3.5 crore people and is the industry that provides maximum employment in the…
Why are most jute mills located on the banks of Hoogli river?
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Most jute mills are located on the banks of Hoogli river because much water is needed to purify jute. The river provides abundant water supply necessary for jute processing. Additionally, West Bengal …
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