Class 8 Geography Chapter 1 Question Answers - Resources and Development

Q1: Where is Ahmedabad located in India?
Ans: It is located in Gujarat on the banks of the Sabarmati river.

Q2: What is the output of the iron and steel industry?
Ans: Steel

Q3: Where did the word textile come from?
Ans: The term ‘textile’ is derived from the Latin word texere, which means to weave.

Q4: What is the full form of TISCO?
Ans: TISCO stands for Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited.

Q5: Which is the largest lake in the world?
Ans: Lake Superior is the largest of these five lakes.

Q6: Which Indian city is known as "The Manchester of India"?
Ans: Ahmedabad is often referred to as the ‘Manchester of India’.

Q7: Name some natural fibers.
Ans: Natural fibers are wool, silk, cotton, linen, and jute.

Q8: What are the effects of alloying elements on steel?
Ans: Alloys give steel unusual hardness, toughness, or ability to resist rust.

Q9: Name some man-made fibers.
Ans: Man-made fibers include nylon, polyester, acrylic, and rayon.

Q10: When and where was the first successful textile mill established in India?
Ans: The first successful modern textile mill was established in Mumbai in 1854.

Q11: Name the great lakes of the world.
Ans: The names of the great lakes are Superior, Huron, Ontario, Michigan, and Erie.

Q12: Where is Silicon Valley located?
Ans: Silicon Valley is located in California.

Q13: What are the processes of cotton textile industries?
Ans: The processes include ginning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, and printing.

Q14: What are the different ways in which industries are classified?
Or
Name three common methods of classifying industries.
Ans: Industries can be classified on the basis of raw materials, size, and ownership.

Q15: What does AMUL stand for?
Ans: AMUL stands for Anand Milk Union Limited.