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What is the importance of industries in a country's economy?
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Industries convert primary products into more useful and valuable goods. They are a major indicator of economic strength because developed countries are usually highly industrialised. Industrially bac…
Define large-scale industries.
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Industries which employ a large number of labour in each unit are called large-scale industries. Cotton textile and jute textile industries are examples.
How are industries classified on the basis of entrepreneurship in India?
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Since the planned economy began in 1951, industries are classified into private sector, public sector, and joint sector industries. Private sector industries are owned by individuals or firms, public …
What are agro-based industries? Give examples.
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Agro-based industries obtain raw materials from agriculture. Cotton textile, jute textile, silk, sugar, vegetable oil, and paper industries are examples.
What are mineral-based industries?
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Industries that receive raw materials primarily from minerals are called mineral-based industries. Iron and steel, aluminium, and cement industries fall in this category.
What are weight-losing raw materials?
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The raw materials which loose their weight during the process of manufacturing are called weight losing raw materials. Sugarcane is a weight-losing raw material because about 100 tonnes of sugarcane p…
Why are some industries called footloose industries?
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Industries that are not tied closely to raw materials and can be located in many places are called footloose industries. Watch and electronics industries are examples because they use a wide range of …
Why is transport important for industrial location?
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Transport helps in bringing raw materials to factories and carrying finished goods to markets. Railways, roads, and ports strongly influence where industries develop, especially in port cities and reg…
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