Industries (Types, Distribution) NDA Questions

NDA Indian Geography

Industries (Types, Distribution) MCQ Questions


7.
Public sector industries in India are owned and operated by:
A.
Workers and producers of raw materials jointly
B.
Government agencies (e.g., BHEL, SAIL)
C.
Individuals or a group of individuals
D.
Foreign investors under special economic zones
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ANSWER :
B. Government agencies (e.g., BHEL, SAIL)
8.
Which of the following is a classic example of a Cooperative sector industry?
A.
Cement Corporation of India and Coal India Limited
B.
SAIL (iron and steel) and BHEL (heavy electricals)
C.
Sugar industry in Maharashtra and coir industry in Kerala
D.
Tata Iron & Steel (TISCO) and Reliance Industries
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ANSWER :
C. Sugar industry in Maharashtra and coir industry in Kerala
9.
Heavy industries are distinguished from light industries primarily by:
A.
The use of heavy, bulky raw materials and production of heavy/bulky finished goods (e.g., iron and steel, shipbuilding)
B.
The number of workers employed per unit of output
C.
Whether they are owned by the public or private sector
D.
Whether they produce consumer goods or capital goods
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ANSWER :
A. The use of heavy, bulky raw materials and production of heavy/bulky finished goods (e.g., iron and steel, shipbuilding)
10.
Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of economic development because they:
A.
Directly increase the area under cultivation
B.
Employ only skilled workers in large cities
C.
Help modernise agriculture, reduce dependence on agricultural income, generate employment and earn foreign exchange through exports
D.
Replace all primary and tertiary sector activities
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ANSWER :
C. Help modernise agriculture, reduce dependence on agricultural income, generate employment and earn foreign exchange through exports
11.
Which of the following is NOT a physical factor affecting the location of industries?
A.
Market demand and consumer preference
B.
Power supply and water availability
C.
Availability of raw materials near the factory
D.
Climate and topography
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ANSWER :
A. Market demand and consumer preference
12.
The cotton textile industry was originally concentrated in Maharashtra and Gujarat primarily because of:
A.
Proximity to the cotton-growing belt, humid climate (reduces thread breakage), and good port connectivity
B.
Availability of skilled metalworkers
C.
Government mandate to locate all industries in west India
D.
Cheap coal availability and presence of iron ore
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ANSWER :
A. Proximity to the cotton-growing belt, humid climate (reduces thread breakage), and good port connectivity