Industries (Types, Distribution) NDA Questions

NDA Indian Geography

Industries (Types, Distribution) MCQ Questions


13.
Most of India's iron and steel plants are located in a region spread across four states. Which are these four states?
A.
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan
B.
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
C.
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
D.
West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
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ANSWER :
D. West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
14.
The cotton textile industry holds a unique place in India's economy. Which of the following statements about it is correct?
A.
It is entirely dependent on imported raw cotton
B.
It contributes about 25% of India's GDP
C.
It is the only industry in India that is self-reliant and complete in the value chain — from raw materials to the highest value-added products
D.
It provides employment to only organised large-scale mills
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ANSWER :
C. It is the only industry in India that is self-reliant and complete in the value chain — from raw materials to the highest value-added products
15.
The cotton textile industry is the second-largest employer in India after which sector?
A.
Cement industry
B.
Agriculture
C.
Information technology
D.
Iron and steel industry
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ANSWER :
B. Agriculture
16.
The cotton textile industry contributes approximately how much to India's GDP?
A.
About 1%
B.
About 25%
C.
About 15%
D.
About 4%
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ANSWER :
D. About 4%
17.
The first cotton textile mill in India was established in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1854. By the early 20th century, the industry became concentrated in which city in particular?
A.
Ahmedabad (Gujarat), which became known as the 'Manchester of India'
B.
Chennai
C.
Kanpur
D.
Kolkata
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ANSWER :
A. Ahmedabad (Gujarat), which became known as the 'Manchester of India'
18.
Which of the following challenges does India's cotton textile industry face?
A.
Excess production capacity with no domestic demand
B.
Erratic power supply, outdated machinery in weaving/processing, stiff competition from synthetic fibres and low labour output
C.
Complete self-sufficiency leading to no need for modernisation
D.
Only international competition, no domestic challenges
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ANSWER :
B. Erratic power supply, outdated machinery in weaving/processing, stiff competition from synthetic fibres and low labour output