CBSE Class 10 Social Science Manufacturing Industries Assignment

Question : What is steel used for?
Answer : Steel is used for manufacturing a variety of engineering goods, construction material, defense, medical, telephone, scientific equipment and a variety of consumer goods.

Question : Define large scale industry.
Answer : A large scale industry is one in which the investment is more than one crore on an industry.

Question : What are called joint sector industries? Give examples.
Answer : Joint sector industries are jointly managed (owned) by the state and individuals or a group of individuals.

Question : What is the key to the success of IT Industry in India?
Answer : The continuing growth in the hardware and software is the key to success of IT industry in India.

Short Questions for Class 10 Social Science Manufacturing Industries

Question : Suggest some ways to control air and noise pollution caused by industry.
Answer : Some ways to control air and noise pollution:
(i) Particulate matter in the air can be reduced by fitting smoke stacks to factories with electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, scrubbers and inertial separators.
(ii) Smoke can be reduced by using oil or gas instead of coal in factories.
(iii) In order to control noise pollution machinery and equipment can be used and generators should be fitted with silencers. Almost all machinery can be redesigned to increase energy efficiency and reduce noise.

Question : What are called cooperative sector industries? Give examples.
Answer : Cooperative sector industries are owned and operated by the producers or suppliers of raw materials, workers or both.
Examples — the sugar industry in Maharashtra, the coin industry in Kerala.

Question : Why have sugar mills shifted to the southern and western states, especially in Maharashtra in recent years?
Answer : In recent years, the mills have shifted to the southern and western states, especially in Maharashtra. This is because:
(i) The cane produced here has higher sucrose content.
(ii) The cooler climate also ensures a longer crushing season.
(iii) Super industry can thrive only if it is run by corporatives and they are popular and more successful in the southern states.

Long Questions for Class 10 Social Science Manufacturing Industries

Question : India is an important iron and steel producing country in the world yet, We are not able to perform to our full potential. Give any four reasons.
Answer : There are several reasons behind this:
(i) Although India has modernised its steelmaking considerably, however, nearly 6% of its crude steel is still produced using the outdated open-hearth process.
(ii) Labour productivity in India is still very low.
(iii) Steel production in India is also hampered by power shortages.
(iv) Insufficient shipment capacity and transport infrastructure too hinder the growth of Indian steel industry.
(v) India is deficient in raw materials required by the steel industry.

Question : What are the factors responsible for the location of jute industry in the Hugli basin?
Answer : There are about 70 jute mills in India mostly located in West Bengal along the banks of the Hugli river. Factors responsible for the location in the Hugli basin are:
(i) Nearness of the jute producing areas.
(ii) Low-cost water transport, supported by a good network of railways, roadways and waterways to help the movement of raw material to the mills.
(iii) Abundant water for processing raw jute.
(iv) Cheap labour from West Bengal and adjoining states of Bihar, Orissa and Uttar Pradesh.
(v) Kolkata as an urban centre provides banking, insurance and port facilities for export of jute goods.