Factors Affecting Location of Industries
1. Which of the following is NOT a major factor affecting the location of industries?
a) Availability of raw materials
b) Climate and scenic beauty
c) Transportation facilities
d) Availability of labor
2. Why is the availability of raw materials important for industries?
a) It reduces transportation costs
b) It increases government taxes
c) It helps industries avoid pollution
d) It prevents the need for skilled workers
3. Which factor is essential for industries that require large amounts of energy?
a) Proximity to residential areas
b) Easy access to power supply
c) Availability of cheap labor
d) Scenic beauty of the area
4. Why are industries often located near transportation hubs?
a) To make commuting easier for workers
b) To facilitate easy movement of raw materials and finished goods
c) To reduce environmental pollution
d) To provide scenic views for employees
5. Which type of industries are most likely to be located near water sources?
a) Software industries
b) Textile and chemical industries
c) Education-based industries
d) Banking industries
6. How does government policy affect the location of industries?
a) Governments impose restrictions and provide incentives
b) Governments do not interfere with industrial locations
c) Industries are always set up without considering government rules
d) Only private industries are affected by government policies
7. Why is labor availability an important factor for industrial location?
a) Industries require a workforce to operate machines and manage production
b) Industries prefer areas with less population
c) It increases the cost of production
d) Labor availability does not affect industries
Answers and Explanations
1. b) Climate and scenic beauty – Industries depend on economic factors, not aesthetics.
2. a) It reduces transportation costs – Proximity to raw materials lowers expenses.
3. b) Easy access to power supply – Industries like steel and chemicals require high energy.
4. b) To facilitate easy movement of raw materials and finished goods – Good transport reduces costs.
5. b) Textile and chemical industries – These industries use large amounts of water.
6. a) Governments impose restrictions and provide incentives – Policies impact industrial growth.
7. a) Industries require a workforce to operate machines and manage production – Skilled labor ensures efficiency.
Industrial System
1. Which of the following is NOT a component of the industrial system?
a) Inputs
b) Processes
c) Outputs
d) Climate
2. What is considered an input in the industrial system?
a) Raw materials and labor
b) Transportation costs
c) Market demand
d) Government regulations
3. Which of the following is an example of an industrial process?
a) Extraction of iron ore
b) Smelting iron to produce steel
c) Selling steel in the market
d) Importing raw materials
4. What is an example of an output in an industrial system?
a) Coal mining
b) Manufactured goods like textiles and machinery
c) Hiring workers for the factory
d) Providing transport for raw materials
5. Which of the following correctly describes the industrial system?
a) The interaction of inputs, processes, and outputs in industry
b) The classification of industries into primary, secondary, and tertiary sectors
c) The distribution of industries across different countries
d) The government policies regulating industries
6. Why is technology an important part of the industrial system?
a) It replaces the need for raw materials
b) It makes industrial processes more efficient
c) It increases manual labor in industries
d) It eliminates the need for industrial outputs
7. Which of the following industries follows a simple industrial system?
a) Automobile manufacturing
b) Food processing
c) Petrochemical industry
d) Aircraft production
Answers and Explanations
1. d) Climate – Climate does not directly contribute to industrial production.
2. a) Raw materials and labor – These are essential inputs for industries.
3. b) Smelting iron to produce steel – This is a processing step in industry.
4. b) Manufactured goods like textiles and machinery – Outputs are final products.
5. a) The interaction of inputs, processes, and outputs in industry – The industrial system includes all three components.
6. b) It makes industrial processes more efficient – Technology enhances production speed and quality.
7. b) Food processing – Simple systems involve minimal steps from input to output.
Industrial Regions
1. What defines an industrial region?
a) A place with multiple factories and industries
b) A place with only one major industry
c) A rural village with few industries
d) An area with no industrial activity
2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an industrial region?
a) Concentration of factories and production units
b) High population density due to industrial workers
c) Poor transport facilities
d) Availability of raw materials and markets
3. Which of the following is a well-known industrial region in India?
a) Sundarbans
b) Chota Nagpur Plateau
c) Thar Desert
d) Western Ghats
4. Why do industries cluster in specific regions?
a) To take advantage of shared infrastructure and resources
b) To avoid urbanization
c) To reduce competition
d) To increase transportation costs
5. Which of the following is an example of an industrial region in the USA?
a) Silicon Valley
b) The Amazon Rainforest
c) The Alps
d) The Sahara Desert
6. What role do ports play in the development of industrial regions?
a) They provide entertainment for industrial workers
b) They facilitate import and export of raw materials and goods
c) They increase land prices
d) They limit industrial growth
7. Which industrial region in India is famous for iron and steel production?
a) Chhattisgarh
b) Chota Nagpur Plateau
c) Western Ghats
d) Kerala
Answers and Explanations
1. a) A place with multiple factories and industries – Industrial regions have a concentration of industries.
2. c) Poor transport facilities – Industrial regions usually have well-developed transport networks.
3. b) Chota Nagpur Plateau – This region is rich in minerals and has many industries.
4. a) To take advantage of shared infrastructure and resources – Clustering reduces costs and improves efficiency.
5. a) Silicon Valley – This region is known for its technology and IT industries.
6. b) They facilitate import and export of raw materials and goods – Ports help industries with trade.
7. b) Chota Nagpur Plateau – This region is a major center for iron and steel industries.
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