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CG Board Class 8 Geography Industries

Last updated on October 31st, 2023 at 10:11 pm

CG Board Class 8 Geography Industries Textbook Exercises which includes Fill in the blanks ,Question Answers and Extra Question and Answers from the Chapter.

 

Answer the following questions.

(i) What is meant by the term ‘industry’?
Industry refers to economic activities that involve the production of goods, extraction of minerals, or the provision of services. It encompasses processes that convert raw materials into valuable products.

 

(ii) Which are the main factors which influence the location of an industry?
The location of an industry is influenced by several factors, including:
Availability of raw materials
Land availability
Access to water sources
Labor availability
Power supply
Capital investment
Transportation and infrastructure
Proximity to the market
Government incentives and policies

 

(iii) Which industrty is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why?
The iron and steel industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry. This is because iron and steel are essential raw materials for many other industries. They are used in the construction of buildings, production of automobiles, manufacturing of heavy machinery, and much more. The iron and steel industry plays a foundational role in supporting various sectors of the economy.

 

(iv) Why cotton textile industry rapidly expanded in Mumbai?
The cotton textile industry rapidly expanded in Mumbai due to several favorable factors, including:
Availability of raw materials: Mumbai had easy access to cotton-growing regions.
Climate: The warm and humid climate of Mumbai was ideal for spinning and weaving cotton.
Infrastructure: Mumbai had a port for importing machinery and exporting finished textiles.
Skilled labor: The densely populated states of Maharashtra and Gujarat provided both skilled and semi-skilled labor.
Transportation: Well-developed road and railway networks facilitated the easy transportation of textiles to different parts of the country.
Government support: Government initiatives provided the necessary capital for the industry’s development.

 

Tick the correct answer.

(i) Fort Gloster is located in
(a) West Bengal
(b) California
(c) Gujarat

 

(ii) Which one of the following is a natural fibre?
(a) nylon
(b) jute
(c) acryclic

 

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