Industries 8th Social Science Lesson 20 Questions in English
8th Social Science Lesson 20 Questions in English
20. Industries
1. Which is a process by which the raw materials are changed into finished products?
a) Economy
b) Industry
c) Marketing
d) Business
Explanation
Industry is a process by which the raw materials are changed into finished products.
2. The economic strength of a country is always measured by the development of what?
a) Agriculture
b) Tourism management
c) Manufacturing industry
d) Service sector
Explanation
The economic strength of a country is always measured by the development of manufacturing industries. Therefore, any country in the world is basically depends on the effective growth of industries for its economic development.
3. Any action that involves in the production, distribution, consumption or services is _______
a) Economic activity
b) Industrial activity
c) Marketing activity
d) Consumer activity
Explanation
Any action that involves in the production, distribution, consumption or services is an economic activity.
4. How many major and fundamental economic activities are there?
a) Two
b) Three
c) Four
d) Six
Explanation
There are three major and fundamental economic activities
1) Primary Economic Activities 2) Secondary Economic Activities 3) Tertiary Economic Activities
5. Which economic activities change raw materials into usable products through processing and manufacturing?
a) Primary economic activity
b) Secondary economic activity
c) Tertiary economic activity
d) Quaternary economic activity
Explanation
Secondary economic activity: Secondary activities are those that change raw materials into usable products through processing and manufacturing. Factories that change metals and plastics into vehicles are examples of secondary activities.
6. Forestry, grazing, hunting, food gathering, fishing comes under which economic activity?
a) Tertiary economic activity
b) Secondary economic activity
c) Quaternary economic activity
d) Primary economic activity
Explanation
Primary economic activity: These are the economic activities which have been originated in the very beginning. It includes the activities such as, forestry, grazing, hunting, food gathering, fi shing, agriculture, mining, and quarrying.
7. Which of the following statement is correct
1) All raw materials are fit for human consumption.
2) This transformation of commodities from one form to another form is the essence of manufacturing industry or the secondary group of economic activities.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
Explanation
Many raw materials are not fit for human consumption. This transformation of commodities from one form to another form is the essence of manufacturing industry or the secondary group of economic activities.
8. Which economic activity is often called service industry?
a) Primary economic activity
b) Secondary economic activity
c) Tertiary economic activity
d) Product economic activity
Explanation
Tertiary economic activities are those that provide essential services and support the industries to function. Often it is called service industries, this level includes the transportation, finance, education, retail, housing, medical and other services.
9. Tertiary activity is further sub divided into Quaternary activity and ______
a) Binary activities
b) Private activity
c) Mineral activity
d) Quinary activity
Explanation
Tertiary activity is further sub divided into Quaternary and Quinary activities.
10. Which economic activities refer to high-level decision making processed by executives in industries, business, education and government?
a) Quinary economic activity
b) Quaternary economic activity
c) Primary economic activity
d) Secondary economic activity
Explanation
Quinary economic activity: Quinary economic activities refer to the high-level decision making, processed by executives in industries, business, education, and government.
11. Which economic activities Often called information industries?
a) Quinary economic activity
b) Primary economic activity
c) Secondary economic activity
d) Quaternary economic activity
Explanation
Quaternary activities are associated with the creation and transfer of information, including research and training. Often called information industries, this level has been dramatic growth as a result of advancements in technology and electronic display and transmission of information.
12. Which sector is currently the backbone of the Indian economy?
a) Agriculture sector
b) Economic sector
c) Service sector
d) Manufacturing sector
Explanation
Services sector is the one of the largest sectors of India. Currently this sector is the backbone of the Indian economy.
13. The programs are telecasted from television stations is example of which economic activity?
a) Primary economic activity
b) Secondary economic activity
c) Quinary economic activity
d) Quaternary economic activity
Explanation
We watch television. The programs are telecasted from television stations. It is an example of quaternary activity.
14. Industrial locations are influenced by the availability of which of the following factors?
a) Raw material
b) Water
c) Capital
d) All the above
Explanation
Industrial locations are complex in nature. They are influenced by the availability of many factors. Some of them are: Raw Materials, Land, Water, Labour, Capital, Power, Transport, and Market.
15. The locational factors of industries are grouped into: Geographical factors and ________
a) Biological factor
b) Technical factor
c) Non-geographical factor
d) Labour factor
Explanation
The locational factors of industries are grouped into: Geographical factors and Non-Geographical factors.
16. Steel Plant in Salem is located near which area, where iron ore is available?
a) Aathur
b) Ponnimalai
c) Kanjamalai
d) Keeranur
Explanation
Steel Plant in Salem is located near Kanjamalai, where iron ore is available.
17. Which of the following statement is correct
1) Raw Material: Bulky goods and weight losing materials cannot be transported for long distances.
2) Power: Power is base and essential to run the entire industry. Power is mostly generated from the conventional sources like coal, mineral oil, and water.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
Explanation
Raw Material: Bulky goods and weight losing materials cannot be transported for long distances. Therefore, industries like iron and steel are located near the place of availability of iron ore.
Power: Power is base and essential to run the entire industry. Power is mostly generated from the conventional sources like coal, mineral oil, and water.
18. Which is needed for the establishment of industries without which no industry can be established?
a) Transport
b) Capital
c) Power
d) Climate
Explanation
Capital or huge investment is needed for the establishment of industries without which no industry can be established.
19. Which of the following is not Non-geographical factor
a) Capital
b) Availability of loan
c) Topography
d) Government policy
Explanation
Non-Geographical Factors are 1. Capital 2. Availability of loans 3. Government policies/Regulations.
20. Which of the following statement is correct
1) Availability of cheap and skilled labour is another important requirement for labour intensive industries
2) The site that is selected for the establishment of an industry must be sharp.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
Explanation
Labour: Availability of cheap and skilled labour is another important requirement for labour intensive industries
Topography: The site that is selected for the establishment of an industry must be flat. So, it can be well served by different modes of transport.
21. Which industry use plant and Animal based products as their raw material?
a) Forest based industry
b) Household based industry
c) Agro based industry
d) Mineral based industry
Explanation
Agro Based Industries: These industries use plant and Animal based products as their raw materials.
22. Iron made from iron ore is the product of what based industry?
a) House hold based industry
b) Product based industry
c) Mineral based industry
d) Rock based industry
Explanation
Mineral Based Industries: These are the industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials. Iron made from iron ore is the product of mineral based industry.
23. Which of the following statement is correct
1) Availability of easy transportation always influences the location of an industry.
2) Finished products should be stored at suitable storage or warehouse till the goods are taken to the market.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Explanation
Transport: It is needed for transporting raw materials to the industries and also for sending the finished products to the market. Availability of easy transportation always influences the location of an industry
Storage and Warehousing: The finished goods should reach the market at the end of the process of manufacturing. Hence, such finished products should be stored at suitable storage or warehouse till the goods are taken to the market.
24. Which of the following is not the example of mineral based industries?
a) Cement
b) Vegetable oil
c) Machine tools
d) All the above
Explanation
Cement, Machine Tools, etc. are the other examples of mineral based industries.
Food Processing, Vegetable Oil, Cotton Textile, Dairy Products, etc are the examples of Agro based industries
25. Pulp & Paper, Furniture are example of which based industry?
a) Agro based industry
b) Mineral based industry
c) Forest based industry
d) Household based industry
Explanation
Forest Based Industries: These industries use forest products as their raw materials. Example: Pulp & Paper, Furniture and Some Pharmaceuticals industries, etc.
26. Which industry use products from the sea and oceans as raw materials?
a) Water based industry
b) Marine based industry
c) Coral based industry
d) Nature based industry
Explanation
Marine Based Industries: These industries use products from the sea and oceans as raw materials. Example; Processed Sea Food, Fish Oil manufacturing units etc.
27. Which of the following statement is incorrect
1) Extreme climate condition is not suitable for the successful industrial growth.
2) Cool- humid climate is not ideal for cotton textile industry.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Explanation
Climate of the area selected for an industry is also one of the important factors of location of industries. Extreme climate condition is not suitable for the successful industrial growth. Moreover, there are certain industries which require a specific climate. Example: Cool- humid climate is ideal for cotton textile industry.
28. Silk weaving is example of which scale industry?
a) Large scale industry
b) Medium scale industry
c) Small scale industry
d) Micro industry
Explanation
Small Scale Industries: The capital required for the establishment of an industry is less than one crore, the industry is called as Small-scale industry. Silk weaving and household industries belong to this category.
29. Which of the following statement is correct
1) The capital required for the establishment of an industry is more than Ten crore the industry is called as large-scale industry.
2) Iron & steel, Oil refineries, Cement and Textile industries are the best examples for large scale industries.
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None of the above
Explanation
Large Scale Industries: The capital required for the establishment of an industry is more than one crore the industry is called as large-scale industry. Iron & steel, Oil refineries, Cement and Textile industries are the best examples for large scale industries.
30. Which is known as the world’s traditional automotive centre?
a) Detroit city
b) Salem
c) Chicago
d) Orlando
Explanation
Detroit city in Michigan State, USA is known as the world’s traditional automotive centre.
31. Which are is known as ‘Detroit of India’?
a) Mumbai
b) Bangalore
c) Cochin
d) Chennai
Explanation
In India Chennai is known as ‘Detroit of India’. It has the World’s Famous automobile industries such as GM, Ford, Hyundai and Mahindra.
32. Chennai accounts for what percentage of the country’s automotive exports?
a) 52%
b) 60%
c) 49%
d) 65%
Explanation
Chennai accounts for 60% of the country’s automotive exports. It has the World’s famous automobile industries such as GM, Ford, Hyundai and Mahindra.
33. Which of the following statement is incorrect
1) Many industries are established near rivers, canals, and lakes for this reason.
2) Iron and steel industries, textile industries and chemical industries require plenty of water, for their proper functioning
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) None
Explanation
Water Resources: Availability of water is another important factor that influences the industrial location. Many industries are established near rivers, canals, and lakes for this reason. Iron and steel industries, textile industries and chemical industries require plenty of water, for their proper functioning.
34. Which industries are also classified and grouped as miscellaneous categories?
a) Small scale industries
b) Medium scale industry
c) Large scale industry
d) Micro scale industry
Explanation
The cottage or household industries are also a type of small-scale industry where the products are manufactured by hand, by the artisans with the help of family members. These industries are also classified and grouped as miscellaneous categories. Example: Basket weaving, Pot Making, handicrafts etc.
35. On the basis of ownership industries are classified into how many types?
a) Two
b) Four
c) Three
d) Five
Explanation
On the basis of ownership industries are classified into four types.
1. Public sector industries 2. Private Sector industries 3. Joint Sector industries 4. Co-operative sector industries
36. Bajaj Auto, Reliance, etc are example of which of the following industry?
a) Public sector industries
b) Private sector industries
c) Co-operative sector industries
d) Joint sector industries
Explanation
Private Sector Industries: These types of industries are owned and operated by individuals or a group of individuals. Example: Bajaj Auto, Reliance, etc.
37. Which of the following industries are owned and operated by the producers or suppliers of raw materials or workers or both?
a) Public sector industries
b) Joint sector industries
c) Government sector industries
d) Co-operative sector industries
Explanation
Co-operative Sector Industries: Industries of this kind are owned and operated by the producers or suppliers of raw materials or workers or both.
38. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) are example of which type of industry?
a) Public sector industries
b) Joint sector industries
c) Co-operative sector industries
d) Private sector industries
Explanation
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) are the examples of Public sector industries.
39. Which of the following is the example of co-operative sector industries?
a) Anand Milk Union Limited
b) Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd
c) Mahanagar Gas Ltd
d) Indian Oil Sky Tanking Ltd
Explanation
Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL) is the best example of the Co-operative sector industries.
40. Which of the following is not the example of joint sector industries?
a) Indian Oil Sky Tanking Ltd
b) Indian Synthetic Rubber Ltd
c) Mahanagar Gas Ltd
d) None of the above
Explanation
Indian Oil Sky Tanking Ltd, Indian Synthetic Rubber Ltd, Mahanagar Gas Ltd, Maruti Udyog etc., are the best example of joint sector industries.
41. Which types of industries are owned and operated jointly by the Government and Individuals or a Group of Individuals?
a) Public sector industries
b) Private sector industries
c) Joint sector industries
d) Co-operative sector industries
Explanation
Joint Sector Industries: These types of industries are owned and operated jointly by the Government and Individuals or a Group of Individuals.
42. Which of the following industries are owned and operated by the Government?
a) Public sector industries
b) Private sector industries
c) Joint sector industries
d) Indo sector industries
Explanation
Public Sector Industries: These types of industries are owned and operated by the Government.
43. The government sets certain restriction in the allocation of land for industries in order to _______
a) Reduce regional disparities
b) Control excessive pollution
c) Avoid the excessive clustering of industries in big cities
d) All the above
Explanation
Government policies are another important factor that influences industrial location. The government sets certain restriction in the allocation of land for industries in order to reduce regional disparities, to control excessive pollution and to avoid the excessive clustering of industries in big cities.
44. Which of the following is not the example of large-scale industry?
a) Cement
b) Silk weaving
c) Oil refineries
d) Iron and steel
Explanation
Iron & steel, Oil refineries, Cement and Textile industries are the best examples for large scale industries.