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Maharashtra Board · Class 9 · History and Political Science

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 9 History and Political Science

Topics in Industry and Trade

1

Post-Independence Industrial Development

  • Industrial Finance Corporation of India established in 1948 to provide long-term loans to industrial projects
  • Industrial Development Corporation established in 1954 for greater industrial sector development
  • These institutions were crucial for building India's industrial base after independence
2

Major Industries in India

  • Textile Industry: Forms 14% of total industrial production, includes powerloom and handloom industries
  • Silk Industry: Functions under Ministry of Textiles, research at Seribiotic Research Laboratory, Bengaluru
  • Jute Industry: India is top ranking country in jute production and major exporter
3

Khadi and Village Industries

  • Khadi and Village Industries Commission established to promote rural industrialization
  • Main objectives: develop traditional industries, handicrafts, cottage industries
  • Encourages industries using local material and human resources
4

Agriculture and Related Industries

  • Agriculture is the major occupation in India with 70% of society dependent on it
  • Uses both traditional methods (bullocks) and modern methods (machines)
  • Women's participation equals that of men in agriculture

Key Concepts

Established to provide longForms 14% of total industrial productionCalled the sunrise sector becauseEstablished to promote industrialization in rural70% of Indian society depends on

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