Industry - 1 Class 4 Worksheet SST

Q1: Complete the Sentences.

(i) Sources of raw materials are ______.
Ans: natural gas, coal etc.
The different sources of raw materials include natural gas, coal, wood, and crude oil.

(ii) Sugarcane is an input for ______.
Ans: sugar
The fibrous residue left after the juice is extracted is used as fuel in sugar factories as well as in the making of paper, cardboard, fiber board, and wall board.

(iii) The processing of one form of resource(s) in another form of useful item(s) is called ______.
Ans: manufacturing
Manufacturing is the process of turning raw materials or parts into finished goods through the use of tools, human labor, machinery, and chemical processing.

Q2: True or False.

(i) Handicrafts, handlooms are small scale industries.
Ans: True
Handlooms and Handicrafts may be named among skills or occupations of non-farm sector of rural areas.

(ii) Maharashtra is the largest textile centre in India.
Ans: True
Although cotton textile mills are located in over 80 towns and cities of India, its larger concentration is found in Maharashtra, Gujarat, West Bengal and Uttar Pradesh. in Maharashtra. Mumbai is the largest centre in India having 63 mills out of Maharashtra's total of 122 mills.

(iii) Proper infrastructure is hardly needed for the industrial growth of the country.
Ans: False
Well designed infrastructure facilitates economies of scale, reduces costs of trade, and is thus central to specialization and the efficient production and consumption of goods and services.

Q3: Tick the correct word.

(i) Odisha has large scale ______ industry. (Iron, sugar)
Ans: iron
The primary industries in Odisha are manufacturing; mining and quarrying; electricity, gas and water supply and construction.

(ii) Agro-based industries have input of ______ products. (Agricultural, any material)
Ans: Agricultural
The agro-based industry includes industries related to textiles, sugar, paper and vegetable oil. These industries use agricultural products as their raw materials. Textile industry is the largest industry in the organized sector.

(iii) Growth of industrial development also depend on______________ persons. (Enterprising, strong)
Ans: Enterprising
Growth of industrial development also depends on Enterprising persons.

Q4: Fill in the blanks.

(i) Natural resources are changed to ______________ products in industries.
Ans: Industrial
Industries take raw materials or natural resources and process them to create various finished products. This transformation of raw materials into finished goods occurs in industrial processes.

(ii) There are ______________ types of industries.
Ans: Four
Industries are broadly classified into four types based on the type of economic activity and the nature of the products they produce. These types are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary industries.

(iii) Cottage industries are very small ______________ units normally run from home.
Ans: Manufacturing
Cottage industries refer to small-scale manufacturing units that are usually operated from homes or small workshops. They involve simple tools and limited production, often involving handcrafting.

(iv) ______________ require simple machines and few workers.
Ans: Cottage industries
Cottage industries are characterized by their simplicity and small-scale nature. They use basic tools and equipment and usually employ a small number of workers.

(v) ______________ require a large amount of money, big machines and skilled workers.
Ans: Large-scale industries
Large-scale industries are characterized by extensive production capacity, advanced machinery, and a significant workforce. They require substantial investment, modern machinery, and skilled labor for efficient production.

(vi) Toy making comes under ______________ industry.
Ans: Manufacturing
Toy making involves the production of goods, which falls under the manufacturing industry. It is a subcategory of manufacturing that focuses on producing toys for children's entertainment.

(vii) Soap production is an example of ______________ industry.
Ans: Manufacturing
Soap production involves the transformation of raw materials (such as fats or oils) into a finished product (soap) through manufacturing processes. Therefore, it is categorized as a manufacturing industry.

(viii) ______________ is one of the world’s leading producers of cotton textiles.
Ans: India
India has been a significant producer of cotton textiles for centuries. Its cotton textile industry is one of the largest in the world, historically known for its high-quality fabrics and intricate designs.

(ix) Ludhiana is known for ______________.
Ans: Hosiery and woolen goods
Ludhiana, a city in Punjab, India, is renowned for its hosiery and woolen goods industry. It is a major hub for the production of garments and clothing items made from knitted fabrics.

(x) At  Kapurthala, ______________ are manufactured.
Ans: Rail coaches
Kapurthala, a city in Punjab, India, is known for its manufacturing of railway coaches. It has a significant railway coach manufacturing unit.

(xi) A ______________ and ______________ climate are suitable for growing jute.
Ans: Warm and humid
Jute is a natural fiber that thrives in warm and humid climatic conditions. Such conditions provide the necessary environment for jute plants to grow and produce quality fibers.

(xii) Sugar mills are situated in ______________.
Ans: Sugarcane-growing regions
Sugar mills are usually located in areas where sugarcane is grown abundantly. This ensures a steady supply of raw material for sugar production and reduces transportation costs.

Q5: Answer in one / two sentences.

(i) Name any two products of cottage industry which you use in daily life?
Ans: The most important cottage industry centres on the production of yarn and textile fabrics—mostly coarse and medium-quality fabrics.

(ii) Name any two mineral-based industries which you use in your daily life.
Ans: Examples of mineral based industries – iron and steel, cement we use in our daily life.

(iii) What is infrastructure?
Ans: Infrastructure is the general term for the basic physical systems of a business, region, or nation. Examples of infrastructure include transportation systems, communication networks, sewage, water, and electric systems.

(iv) What is an output
Ans: Output is the amount of something that is produced by a person or thing. Something (such as power, energy, or information) that is produced by a machine or system.

(v) How large scale industries different than small scale industries?
Ans: Small scale industry is an industrial undertaking in which there is a definite capital investment in its plant and machinery. Large scale industry encompasses big industrial units whose investment in their plant and machinery is beyond the limit specified by the Government.