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Industrial Sector

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Card 1Importance of Industrial Sector

What was the contribution of industrial sector to India's national income in 2013-14?

Answer

The industrial sector contributed 27% to India's national income in 2013-14 (at constant prices). This shows significant growth from 16.6% in 1951, indicating the increasing importance of industries i

Card 2Industrial Structure

Define Cottage Industries and provide examples.

Answer

Cottage industries are mainly run by family members with simple equipment, negligible use of electricity and machines, and minimal investment. Examples include Khadi, Papad, Khakhra, and incense stick

Card 3Industrial Structure

What is the investment limit for Small Scale Industries?

Answer

Small Scale Industries have investment between ₹25 lakhs and ₹5 crores. They utilize labour intensive production techniques and often serve as ancillary industries to big industries. Examples include

Card 4Importance of Industrial Sector

Explain how industrial sector contributes to employment generation in India.

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Industrial sector provides significant employment opportunities. In 1951, only 10.6% of laborers were employed in industries, which rose to 24.3% in 2011-12. Small scale industries particularly contri

Card 5Industrial Structure

What are the three categories of Public Sector Units?

Answer

The three categories are: 1) Departmental Industries (like Railways, Post) - run directly as government departments; 2) Public Corporations (like LIC, State Transport Corporation) - independent admini

Card 6Importance of Industrial Sector

How does industrial sector help in modernization of agriculture?

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Industries provide modern technology and equipment to agriculture sector including tractors, threshers, submersible pumps, pesticide spraying equipment, chemical fertilizers, and pesticides. This help

Card 7Industrial Structure

What is the difference between Consumer Goods Industries and Intermediate Goods Industries?

Answer

Consumer Goods Industries produce goods that directly satisfy people's requirements (like ghee, oil, soap, shampoo). Intermediate Goods Industries produce semi-finished products that need further proc

Card 8Special Economic Zones

What are Special Economic Zones (SEZ) and when were they introduced in India?

Answer

SEZs are special geographical areas with different economic laws, introduced on April 1, 2000. Their purpose is to attract foreign investment, develop control-free environment for exports, and make In

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