Unit Test: Manufacturing Industries

Time: 1 Hour
M.M.: 30
Instructions: Attempt all questions.

• Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each.
• Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
• Question numbers 9 to 11 carry 3 marks each.
• Question numbers 12 & 13 carry 5 marks each.

Q1. Which one of the following is an example of an agro-based industry? (1 Mark)
(a) Iron and steel
(b) Cotton textile
(c) Cement
(d) Aluminium smelting

Q2. What is the maximum investment allowed for a small-scale industry in India? (1 Mark)
(a) ₹50 lakh
(b) ₹1 crore
(c) ₹5 crore
(d) ₹10 crore

Q3. Which one of the following states has the highest concentration of jute mills in India? (1 Mark)
(a) Maharashtra
(b) West Bengal
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Tamil Nadu

Q4. Which statement is true regarding the iron and steel industry? (1 Mark)
(a) It is classified as a light industry.
(b) It is considered the backbone of industrial development.
(c) It primarily uses agricultural raw materials.
(d) It is mainly a consumer industry.

Q5. Which one of the following is a major cause of thermal pollution? (1 Mark)
(a) Noise from machinery
(b) Discharge of hot water from factories into rivers
(c) Burning of fossil fuels
(d) Excessive groundwater extraction

Q6. State any two reasons why the manufacturing sector is important for reducing unemployment in India. (2 Marks)

Q7. Mention any two differences between agro-based and mineral-based industries. (2 Marks)

Q8. State any two factors that determine the location of jute mills along the Hugli River in West Bengal. (2 Marks)

Q9. Explain the role of the textile industry in generating employment in India. (3 Marks)

Q10. Differentiate between public sector and cooperative sector industries with examples. (3 Marks)

Q11. What are the consequences of industrial pollution on the environment? (3 Marks)

Q12. Describe the factors that make the Chhotanagpur plateau an ideal location for the iron and steel industry. Suggest measures to reduce the environmental impact of this industry. (5 Marks)

Q13. Discuss the importance of the textile industry in the Indian economy. Choose any two segments (cotton, jute, or silk) and describe their production processes and contributions to foreign exchange earnings. (5 Marks)