Distribution of Major Industries
1. Which of the following industries is NOT considered a major industry in global production?
a) Iron and steel industry
b) Information technology industry
c) Cotton textile industry
d) Handicrafts industry
2. Which of the following factors influence the distribution of major industries?
a) Availability of raw materials
b) Presence of rivers only
c) Cultural traditions
d) Number of historical monuments
3. Which country is a leading producer of iron and steel?
a) Canada
b) China
c) South Africa
d) Argentina
4. The automobile industry is primarily located in which of the following regions?
a) Amazon Rainforest
b) Western Europe and North America
c) The Sahara Desert
d) Antarctica
5. Which of the following is NOT a major textile-producing country?
a) India
b) China
c) Brazil
d) Saudi Arabia
6. The IT industry is most concentrated in:
a) Central Africa
b) South Asia and North America
c) The Arctic region
d) Amazon Basin
7. Why are industries located near urban centers?
a) To provide entertainment for workers
b) To be close to markets, labor, and transport facilities
c) To avoid government regulations
d) To use less electricity
Answers and Explanations
1. d) Handicrafts industry – Handicrafts are small-scale, not a major industry.
2. a) Availability of raw materials – Industries are located near resources to reduce costs.
3. b) China – China is the world’s largest producer of iron and steel.
4. b) Western Europe and North America – These regions dominate automobile production.
5. d) Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia is not a major textile-producing nation.
6. b) South Asia and North America – IT hubs include Silicon Valley (USA) and Bengaluru (India).
7. b) To be close to markets, labor, and transport facilities – Proximity to these factors lowers costs.
Iron and Steel Industry
1. The iron and steel industry falls under which category of industries?
a) Agro-based industry
b) Mineral-based industry
c) Service-based industry
d) Cottage industry
2. Which of the following is NOT a raw material for iron and steel production?
a) Iron ore
b) Limestone
c) Coal
d) Cotton
3. Why is the iron and steel industry called a basic industry?
a) It does not require advanced technology
b) It provides raw materials for many other industries
c) It is the oldest industry in the world
d) It produces consumer goods directly
4. Which country is the largest producer of iron and steel?
a) USA
b) China
c) Russia
d) Germany
5. Which process is used to remove impurities from iron to make steel?
a) Smelting
b) Harvesting
c) Fermentation
d) Polymerization
6. Which of the following regions is known for iron and steel production in India?
a) Rajasthan
b) Chota Nagpur Plateau
c) Western Ghats
d) Deccan Plateau
7. What is the major use of steel?
a) Making food products
b) Manufacturing machinery, buildings, and transportation equipment
c) Producing textiles
d) Printing books
Answers and Explanations
1. b) Mineral-based industry – It depends on minerals like iron ore and coal.
2. d) Cotton – Cotton is used in textiles, not in iron and steel production.
3. b) It provides raw materials for many other industries – Steel is used in construction, machinery, and transportation.
4. b) China – China is the world’s largest steel producer.
5. a) Smelting – Smelting is the process of extracting and refining iron.
6. b) Chota Nagpur Plateau – This region has rich iron ore deposits.
7. b) Manufacturing machinery, buildings, and transportation equipment – Steel is essential in multiple industries.
Jamshedpur
1. Jamshedpur is famous for which industry?
a) Automobile manufacturing
b) Steel production
c) Textile production
d) Petrochemical industry
2. Which company established India’s first steel plant in Jamshedpur?
a) Tata Steel
b) Reliance Industries
c) Infosys
d) Indian Oil Corporation
3. Why was Jamshedpur chosen as the location for India’s first steel plant?
a) Proximity to coal and iron ore deposits
b) Availability of large water bodies
c) Government policy only
d) It was a major port city
4. Which river provides water to Jamshedpur’s industries?
a) Ganga
b) Subarnarekha
c) Narmada
d) Yamuna
5. Which state is Jamshedpur located in?
a) Maharashtra
b) West Bengal
c) Jharkhand
d) Gujarat
6. What is the significance of Tata Steel in Jamshedpur?
a) It produces iron ore
b) It was India’s first private steel plant
c) It is a government-owned company
d) It only produces small-scale goods
7. Which raw materials are available near Jamshedpur for steel production?
a) Petroleum and natural gas
b) Iron ore, coal, and limestone
c) Cotton and jute
d) Gold and silver
Answers and Explanations
1. b) Steel production – Jamshedpur is known as the steel city of India.
2. a) Tata Steel – Tata Steel established India’s first steel plant in 1907.
3. a) Proximity to coal and iron ore deposits – Jamshedpur was chosen due to its rich mineral resources.
4. b) Subarnarekha – This river supplies water to industries in Jamshedpur.
5. c) Jharkhand – Jamshedpur is located in Jharkhand state.
6. b) It was India’s first private steel plant – Tata Steel revolutionized India’s steel industry.
7. b) Iron ore, coal, and limestone – These are the key raw materials for steel production.
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