Industries — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 7 · Geography
Summary of Industries for ICSE Class 7 Geography. Key concepts: Manufacturing means converting, Industries satisfy growing and Industries are located near.
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Overview
Industries are places and systems where raw materials are changed into finished goods with the help of machinery, labour, capital, power, and management. Industries are important because they meet daily needs, create jobs, and support a country's growth. The location of industries depends on factors
Key Concepts
Manufacturing means converting raw materials into
Manufacturing means converting raw materials into finished products with the help of machinery. Industry includes the activities connected with this p
Industries satisfy growing human needs
Industries satisfy growing human needs, provide employment, and support economic growth. In 1947, about 56.6% of India's GDP came from the primary sec
Industries are located near raw materials
Industries are located near raw materials, power supply, water, transport routes, markets, labour, and suitable climate. Capital, banks, government su
Heavy industries use large amounts
Heavy industries use large amounts of raw material, capital, and power, and produce heavy goods. Light industries use less capital and produce lighter
Private sector industries are owned by
Private sector industries are owned by private individuals or firms. Public sector industries are owned and controlled by the government. Joint sector
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and need of industries
- Identify the factors that affect the location of industries
- Classify industries by raw materials, management, and size
- Recognise important industrial centres of the world and India
- Explain the role of major industries such as iron and steel, cotton textile, sugar, shipbuilding, fishing, automobile, and information technology
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