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Industries: Agro- based (Cotton textiles & Sugar), Mineral Based (Iron and Steel), Forest – based (Paper & Pulp) — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Geography

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Topics in Industries: Agro- based (Cotton textiles & Sugar), Mineral Based (Iron and Steel), Forest – based (Paper & Pulp)

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Types of Industries

  • Industries are classified based on the source of raw materials: agro-based, mineral-based, and forest-based.
  • Agro-based industries use agricultural products like cotton, sugarcane, and jute as raw materials.
  • Mineral-based industries rely on minerals like iron ore, coal, and limestone.
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Agro-based Industries: Cotton Textiles and Sugar

  • Cotton textile industry uses cotton as raw material and is concentrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu.
  • Mumbai is called the 'Cottonopolis of India' due to favorable climate and port access.
  • Sugar industry uses sugarcane and is located near sugarcane fields to prevent loss of sucrose during transport.
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Mineral-based Industry: Iron and Steel

  • Iron and steel industry is known as the 'basic industry' because other industries depend on it.
  • Raw materials: iron ore, coking coal, limestone, and manganese.
  • It is a heavy industry due to bulky raw materials and finished goods.
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Forest-based Industry: Paper and Pulp

  • Paper industry uses raw materials like bamboo, softwood, sabai grass, bagasse, and rags.
  • Bamboo is the most common raw material (70%) in India.
  • Sabai grass (15%) is used for high-quality paper; Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Industries and Their Classification

Agro-based IndustriesMineral Based IndustriesForest Based IndustriesRole of Industries in DevelopmentFactors Influencing Location of IndustriesMajor Industrial Regions in IndiaGovernment Initiatives for Industrial Growth

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Key topics in Industries: Agro- based (Cotton textiles & Sugar), Mineral Based (Iron and Steel), Forest – based (Paper & Pulp) include Types of Industries, Agro-based Industries: Cotton Textiles and Sugar, Mineral-based Industry: Iron and Steel, Forest-based Industry: Paper and Pulp. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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