Major Occupations in India: Industries — Flashcards

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An industry is a place where raw materials are converted into useful finished goods. For example, cotton is turned into cloth in a textile industry.

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Raw materials are the basic substances used to make products in an industry. For example, sugarcane is the raw material for making sugar.

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1. Cotton → used to make cloth in textile industry. 2. Iron ore → used to make steel in iron and steel industry.

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Industries are classified into large-scale and small-scale industries based on the amount of capital, number of workers, and volume of production.

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A large-scale industry uses a lot of money (capital), employs many people, and uses big machines to produce large amounts of goods. Example: Tata Steel Plant.

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A small-scale industry uses less money, employs fewer people, and uses simple machines. Example: Handloom weaving or making plastic bags.

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Large-scale industries need more money, employ more people, and produce more goods using heavy machines. Small-scale industries need less money, employ fewer people, and use simple tools. Example: Ste…

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Agro-based industries use agricultural products like cotton, sugarcane, or jute as raw materials. Examples: Sugar industry and textile industry.