Industries in India — Flashcards

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The four basic necessities for setting up factories are: 1) Machines - to manufacture goods efficiently (like power looms for textiles), 2) Electricity - to run the machines, 3) Raw materials - like i…

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Basic industries are factories that produce essential goods like machines, electricity, minerals and ores, and transport facilities. These industries form the foundation for other industries by provid…

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Traditional Indian industries, especially handicrafts and textiles, were destroyed during British colonial rule because: 1) British policy was to make India a market for British goods, not develop Ind…

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Agglomeration economies refer to the advantages that industries gain when they locate close together in urban centers. Benefits include: shared infrastructure, access to banking and insurance services…

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The textile industry is unique because it: 1) Contributes 14% to industrial production, 2) Employs 45 million people directly (second largest employer after agriculture), 3) Contributes about 15% to e…

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Maharashtra or Gujarat would be most suitable because: 1) Proximity to cotton-growing areas ensures steady raw material supply, 2) Well-developed transport networks including ports for export, 3) Avai…

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The textile value chain shows the step-by-step process: Raw Fiber → Spinning → Yarn → Weaving/Knitting → Fabric → Dyeing and Finishing → Garment Manufacture → Final Garments. Each step adds value to t…

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Jute mills are concentrated along the Hugli river because: 1) Proximity to jute-producing areas in West Bengal and neighboring states, 2) Cheap water transport along the river, 3) Abundant water suppl…