CBSE Class 10 Social Science Manufacturing Industries MCQs

Question. When was the new Industrial Policy of India announced?
(a) 1992
(b) 1991
(c) 1993
(d) 1990

Question. On the basis of ownership industries are categorised as ......... .
(a) Large-scale and Small-scale industries
(b) Public sector, Private sector, Joint and Cooperative sectors
(c) Basic/key and Consumer industries
(d) Agro-based and Mineral-based industries

Question. Which one is not an integrated steel plant?
(a) Durgapur Steel Plant (DSP) in West Bengal
(b) Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP) in Chhattisgarh
(c) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) in Orissa
(d) Tata Iron and Steel Corporation Ltd (TISCO)

Question. ......... has emerged as the electronic capital of India.
(a) Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Hyderabad
(d) Bangalore

Question. Which of the following is a basic or key industry?
(a) Iron and steel industry
(b) Automobile industry
(c) Cement industry
(d) Fertiliser industry

Question. The largest producer of raw jute and jute goods is ......... .
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Pakistan
(c) India
(d) Myanmar

Question. Which one of the following does not come under the category of consumer industry?
(a) Sugar
(b) Paper
(c) Fans
(d) Jute

Question. Where was the first jute mill set up?
(a) Mumbai
(b) Surat
(c) Kanpur
(d) Kolkata

Question. The first cement plant was in ......... .
(a) Chennai
(b) Madurai
(c) Ahmedabad
(d) Mumbai

Question. Which one of the following countries is giving stiff competition to India with regard to jute industry?
(a) Brazil
(b) Bangladesh
(c) Philippines
(d) Thailand

Ans. (b) Bangladesh

Question. Describe the importance of manufacturing.

Ans. The economic strength of a country lies in the development of manufacturing industries:

(i) Manufacturing industries help in modernising agriculture which forms the backbone of our economy.

(ii) It reduces the heavy dependence of people on agriculture sector and creatis jobs in secondary and tertiary sectors.

(iii) It is necessary for the removal of unemployment and poverty.

(iv) It brings down regional disparities.

(v) Export of manufactured goods expand trade and commerce and enhances prosperity.

(vi) It brings much needed foreign exchange.

Question. Explain the contribution of textile industry in the Indian economy.

Ans. The Cotton Textile Industry forms the largest single industry in India. Every year the Cotton Textile Industry produces 30% – 35%` of the total industrial products in the country.

In a developing country like India, the Cotton Textile Industry is very important, for it has to meet the demand for clothes from within the country and also for exports.

Question. Classify industries on the basis of their main role. How are they different from each other?

Ans. Industries can be classified according to the role they play in the economy of the country. They are :

(a) Basic or key industries which supply their products or raw materials to manufacture other goods e.g. iron and steel and copper smelting, aluminium smelting. These industries help in the establishment of other industries.

(b) Consumer industries that produce goods for direct use by consumers – sugar, toothpaste, paper, sewing machines, electric fans etc.

Question. Distinguish between an integrated steel plants and a mini steel plant stating three points of distinction.

Ans. (i) An integrated steel plant is larger than a mini steel plant.

(ii) Mini steel plant use steel scrap and sponge iron while integrated steel plants use basic raw materials i.e., iron ore for making steel.

(iii) Mini steel plant produces mild and alloy steel while integrated steel plant produces only steel.

Question. "Many of our spinners export cotton yearn while apparel manufacturers have to import fabric." Explain this statement with appropriate reasons.

Ans. (i) The weaving, knitting and processing units cannot use much of the high quality yarn that is produced in the country.

Therefore, many of our spinners export cotton yarn while apparel/garment manufacturers have to import fabric.

(ii) If weaving sector is improved, then yarn can be used in the country and garments can be exported to earn more foreign exchanges for the country.

Question. Suggest any three steps to minimise the environmental degradation caused by theindustrial development in India.

Ans. Three steps to minimize the environmental degradation caused by industrial development in India are :

(i) Minimizing use of water for processing by reusing and recycling it in two or more successive stages.

(ii) Harvesting of rain water to meet water requirements.

(iii) Treating hot water and effluents before releasing them in rivers and ponds.

(iv) Particulate matter in the air can be reduced by fitting smoke stacke to factories with electrostatic precipitators, fabric filters, scrubbers and inertial separators.

(v) Smoke can be reduced by using oil or gas instead of coal in factories.

(vi) Generators should be fitted with silencers.

(vii) Almost all machineries can be redesigned to increase energy efficiency and reduce noise.