Manufacturing Industries in India - I: Agro-based
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See them allWhat is manufacturing?
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Manufacturing is the process of transformation of natural resources into a finished, ready-to-use product, utilizing the full potential of the resources. Examples: sugarcane juice into sugar, wood pul…
List any four reasons why India needs rapid industrialization.
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1. Large population (over 1 billion) cannot be supported by agriculture alone 2. Provides employment on large scale to reduce unemployment 3. Helps India keep up with advanced technology and enter int…
What are the main geographical factors affecting location of industries?
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1. Raw materials - proximity reduces transport costs 2. Power supply - thermal and hydroelectric power sources 3. Water supply - essential for chemical, food processing and textile industries 4. Trans…
What are the non-geographical factors affecting industrial location?
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1. Capital - most industries are capital-intensive requiring huge investment 2. Government policies - planning and location support, industrial zones 3. Banking and credit facilities - necessary for l…
Define agro-based industries with examples.
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Agro-based industries are those which depend on agriculture for the supply of their raw materials. Examples: Sugar, jute, cotton, vegetable oil, food processing industries, and textile industries.
What is the difference between heavy industry and light industry?
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Heavy Industry: Needs more capital, sophisticated equipment, skilled and unskilled labor, large quantity of raw material. Finished products are heavy. Examples: Iron and steel, locomotives, automobile…
Why is Mumbai called the 'Cottonopolis of India'?
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Mumbai is called Cottonopolis due to favorable factors: 1. Black cotton soil in hinterland provides raw material 2. Humid climate ideal for cotton textile (thread doesn't break easily) 3. Cheap hydroe…
Which state is called the 'Manchester of South India' and why?
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Tamil Nadu is called the Manchester of South India because: 1. Important cotton textile producer 2. Excels in yarn production (accounts for 1/3rd of total yarn production) 3. Important centers include…
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