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Major Occupations in India: Industries — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 5 · Social Studies

What Major Occupations in India: Industries covers in ICSE Class 5 Social Studies: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 5 Social Studies · 2026-27

Topics in Major Occupations in India: Industries

1

Types of Industries

  • Industries are classified based on their size: large-scale and small-scale.
  • Large-scale industries need more money (capital), employ many people, and use big machines to produce large amounts of goods.
  • Small-scale industries need less money, employ fewer people, and use simple machines.
2

Types of Industries Based on Raw Materials

  • Agro-based industries use agricultural products like cotton, sugarcane, and jute as raw materials.
  • Examples: textile, sugar, paper, and vegetable oil industries.
  • Mineral-based industries use minerals like iron, copper, and limestone as raw materials.
3

Major Industries in India

  • Iron and Steel Industry: Known as the backbone of all industries because it makes tools and machines. Major centers: Bhilai, Durgapur, Rourkela, Bokaro, Jamshedpur.
  • Textile Industry: One of the oldest industries in India. Produces cotton, silk, jute, and synthetic fabrics. Major centers: Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Surat, Madurai.
  • Sugar Industry: Made from sugarcane. Mills are located near sugarcane farms. Major states: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Haryana.
4

Importance and Effects of Industries

  • Industries provide employment to many people.
  • They make products easily available and often at lower prices.
  • They improve the economy and standard of living.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Industries

Types of IndustriesMajor Industries in IndiaImportance of IndustriesEffects of Industrial GrowthRaw Materials

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Key topics in Major Occupations in India: Industries include Types of Industries, Types of Industries Based on Raw Materials, Major Industries in India, Importance and Effects of Industries. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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