Industrial Clusters in Tamil Nadu Book Back Questions 10th Social Science Lesson 27

10th Social Science Lesson 27

27] Industrial Clusters in Tamil Nadu

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Countries in the southern hemisphere are called Global South Countries.

Information Technology Specific Special Economic Zones: In order to make development more inclusive, Tier II cities such as Coimbatore, Madurai, Trichy, Tirunelveli, Hosur and Salem have been promote as IT investment destinations apart from the Chennai region. To facilitate this, ELCOT has established ELCOSEZs, (IT Specific Special Economic Zones) in the following eight locations: Chennai – Sholinganallur, Coimbatore – Vilakurichi, Madurai – Ilandhaikulam, Madurai – Vadapalanji-Kinnimangalam, Trichy – Navalpattu. Companies desiring to set up units in the state can avail themselves of the facilities provided in ELCOSEZs. The possibility of setting up ELCOSEZs in new locations will be explored based on demand and viability. (Map Information Communication Technology Policy – 2018-19) . Tirunelveli – Gangaikondan, Salem – Jagirammapalaym, Hosur – Viswanthapuram.

Special Economic Zones (SEZs): A policy was introducted in April 2000 for the settling up of special economic Zones in the country with a view to a hassle-free environment for exports. Accordingly, the government has converted Export Processing Zones located at following places: Nanguneri SEZ – A multi product SEZ, Thirunelveli; Ennore SEZ – Thermal power project, Vayalur; Coimbatore SEZ – IT Parks; Hosur SEZ – Auto Engineering, Electronics, Defence and Aerospace; Perambalur SEZ – Multi product SEZ; Autocity SEZ – Automoblile/Auto Components, Tiruvallur; India-Singapore SEZ – IT & ITES, Electronic Hardware, Logistics and Warehousing Thiruvallur District; Bio-Pharmaceuticals SEZ – Clinical Research Organisation, Poison Control Centre, Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Medicine Research.

Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ): MEPZ is a Special Economic Zone in Chennai. It is one of the seven exports processing zones in the country set up the central government. It was established in 1984 to promote foreign direct investment, enhance foreign exchange earnings and create greater employment opportunities in the region. The MEPZ headquarters in located on GST Road in Tambaram, Chennai.

Start-up India Scheme (Launched 16-Jan-2016): Start-up India Scheme is an initiative of the Indian government, the primary objective of which is the promotion of start-ups, generation of employment and wealth creation.

Stand-up India Scheme (Launched 5-April-2016): Stand-up India Scheme is to facilitate bank loans between ₹.10 lakh and ₹.1 crore to at least one Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) borrower and one woman borrower per bank branch for setting up a green-field enterprise.

Choose the best answers:

1. “The Detroit of Asia” is ____________

(a) Tuticorin

(b) Coimbatore

(c) Chennai

(d) Madurai

2. Pumpsets and motors are produced mostly in

(a) Salem

(b) Coimbatore

(c) Chennai

(d) Dharmapuri

3. _____________ are an essential aspect of a nation’s development.

(a) Agriculture

(b) Industry

(c) Railway

(d) None of these

4. Tiruppur is known for

(a) Leather tanning

(b) Lock making

(c) Knitwear

(d) Agro-Processing

5. A successful industrial cluster entirely created by the Tamil Nadu is

(a) Hosur

(b) Dindigul

(c) Kovilpatti

(d) Tirunelveli

Fill in the blanks:

1. Hundred of leather and tannery facilities are located around _____________ District in Tamil Nadu.

2. Special Economic Zones policy was introduced on in _____________

3. ____________ is an innovator of new ideas and business processes.

Pick out odd one:

1. Which one of the following is not having leather factories?

(a) Ranipet

(b) Dharmapuri

(c) Ambur

(d) Vaniyambadi

2. Which one of the following is not an industrial developing agency?

(a) TIDCO

(b) SIDCO

(c) MEPZ

(d) SIPCOT

Match the following:

1. Entrepreneur – Export Processing Zone

2. MEPZ – Coimbatore

3. Indian Ordance Factory – Organizer

4. TNPL – Aravankadu

5. Machester of South India – Karur

Answers:

Choose the best answers:

1. Chennai 2. Coimbatore 3. Industry 4. Knitwear 5. Hosur

Fill in the blanks:

1. Vellore 2. April 2000 3. Entrepreneur

Pick out odd one:

1. Dharmapuri 2. MEPZ

Match the following:

1. Entrepreneur – Organizer
2. MEPZ – Export Processing Zone
3. Indian Ordnance Factory – Aravankadu
4. TNPL – Karur
5. Manchester of south India – Coimbatore