Industries: Agro- based (Cotton textiles & Sugar), Mineral Based (Iron and Steel), Forest – based (Paper & Pulp)
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography
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Practice Problems
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Revise & Test
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What to Focus On
- Industries support economic development and job creation.
- They reduce reliance on agriculture and help balance regional growth.
- Industrial sector contributes nearly 29% to India’s GDP.
- Industries are classified by raw material source.
- Agro-based: raw materials from farming.
- Mineral-based: raw materials from mines.
- Cotton textile industry began in Mumbai in 1854.
- Sugar industry is located near sugarcane fields.
- Sugarcane is bulky and perishable; mills must be close to farms.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
All industries can be set up anywhere as long as there is land.
Cotton textile industry is only in Maharashtra because cotton grows there.
Iron and steel industry is called 'basic industry' because it is the oldest industry.
Memory Tips
Three types of industries based on raw materials: Agro-based, Mineral-based, Forest-based
Agro-based industries use crops and animals as raw materials
Sugar industry is located near sugarcane fields because sucrose reduces during transport
Cotton textile industry started in Mumbai in 1854
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