MCQ (Solution) - Industries | Social Studies (SST) Class 8 PDF Download

Q1:  What is the primary focus of agro-based industries?
(a) Extraction of minerals
(b) Utilization of marine resources
(c) Processing plants and animals
(d) Production of steel

Correct Answer is Option (c)
Agro-based industries involve the use of plants and animals to produce goods, such as food processing, vegetable oil production, and dairy product manufacturing.

Q2: Which type of industry is known for using minerals as raw materials? 
(a)Agro-Based Industries
(b)  Marine-Based Industries 
(c) Mineral-Based Industries 
(d) Forest-Based Industries 

Correct Answer is Option (c)
Mineral-based industries utilize minerals from the earth as their raw materials, such as iron ore for producing iron in the iron and steel industry.Mineral-Based Industries 

Q3:  What characterizes small-scale industries? 
(a) High capital investment 
(b) Extensive use of advanced technology 
(c) Large production volume 
(d) Handmade products by skilled artisans 

Correct Answer is Option (d)
Small-scale industries, also known as cottage industries, involve handmade products created by skilled artisans and require less capital and technology compared to large-scale industries.Handmade products by skilled artisans 

Q4:  In which ownership category do businesses like Maruti Udyog Limited fall? 
(a) Private Sector 
(b) Public Sector 
(c)Joint Sector 
(d) Cooperative Sector 

Joint Sector 

Correct Answer is Option (c)
Maruti Udyog Limited is an example of a joint sector industry, where both the government and individuals or a group of people own and run the business.Maruti Udyog Limited

Q5: What is the significance of raw material availability in determining the location of industries?
(a) Influences market proximity 
(b)Affects transportation infrastructure 
(c)  Determines ease of access to necessary resources 
(d)  Impacts labor force availability 

Correct Answer is Option (c)
Industries are often situated in areas with easy access to necessary raw materials, influencing their location.

Q6:What is an essential factor for industries requiring water for production processes? 
(a) Land Accessibility 
(b) Labor Force 
(c)  Water Resources 
(d) Capital Availability 

Correct Answer is Option (c)
Proximity to water sources is crucial for industries, especially those that require water for their production processes.Water Resources 

Q7:   Which region is often considered the Silicon Valley for the IT industry? 
(a)Mumbai-Pune Cluster 
(b) Bangalore-Tamil Nadu Region 
(c) Hugli Region 
(d) Gurgaon-Delhi-Meerut Region 

Correct Answer is Option (b)
The major center for the IT industry is the Bangalore region in India, often referred to as the Silicon Valley of India.Silicon Valley Bangalore

Q8: What is the backbone of modern industry, widely used in everyday products? 
(a) Copper 
(b) Steel 
(c) Aluminum 
(d) Iron 

Correct Answer is Option (b)Steel is often called the backbone of modern industry due to its widespread use in various everyday products.Steel Industry

Q9:  Where did the severe industrial disaster involving a Union Carbide pesticide factory occur in 1984? 
(a) Chongqing, China 
(b)  Bhopal, India 
(c) Gao Qiao, China 
(d) Visakhapatnam, India 

Correct Answer is Option (b)
The Bhopal industrial disaster occurred in 1984 at a Union Carbide pesticide factory, resulting in a release of toxic gas.Bhopal Industrial Disaster

Q10:  What risk reduction measure involves restricting the storage capacity of toxic substances? 
(a) Public Awareness 
(b)  Fire Safety 
(c) Pollution Control 
(d) Storage Limitations 

Correct Answer is Option (d)
Restricting the storage capacity of toxic substances is a risk reduction measure to minimize potential hazards in case of accidents.