Our Industries: From Raw Materials to Finished Goods: 15 MCQs with answers

A · Manufacturing

Manufacturing is defined as the process by which natural things or raw materials are transformed into more useful products or finished goods.

A · Cotton

Cotton is a raw material obtained from natural resources, which is transformed into cloth and other products.

A · Raw cotton

The table states that the raw material for the cotton textile industry is raw cotton.

A · True

The source states that industries are important for the development of a country as they contribute to national income and promote growth in various sectors.

D · Raw materials

The source states that raw material is the most important factor as its availability and price decide the amount to be produced and the cost of the final product.

B · Cotton textiles

Agro-based industries get their raw material from agriculture. Cotton textiles use raw cotton, an agricultural product.

C · Mineral-based

Mineral-based industries get their raw materials from minerals. Iron and steel uses iron ore, coal, and limestone, which are minerals.

D · Iron and steel

Large scale industries require a lot of money, highly skilled people, and large infrastructure. Iron and steel is listed as an example.

D · Ahmedabad

The source states that Ahmedabad is called the Manchester of India.

B · Making baskets

Cottage industries are very small industries set up by people mostly in their own houses. Making baskets is an example given.

D · Timber industry

Forest-based industries obtain their raw materials from forests. Timber industry is an example.

A · Private sector

The source states that the Tata Iron and Steel plant is the only Iron and Steel plant in the private sector in India.

C · Making electrical goods

Small scale industries produce goods like electrical goods, sewing machines, utensils, plastic goods, toys, etc.

D · Silk textiles

The table states that the Indian silk industry is among the oldest industries in India.

B · False

Cottage industries are very small industries set up in people's own houses, requiring little investment and using simple tools.