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CBSE Class 10th Geography Multiple Choice Questions  Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries

Question 1: Which of the following is not a raw material used in the manufacturing industry?

a) Iron ore

b) Cotton

c) Petroleum

d) Rubber

Answer: c) Petroleum

Question 2: Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry?

a) Textile industry

b) Automobile industry

c) Iron and steel industry

d) Petrochemical industry

Answer: c) Iron and steel industry

Question 3: Which of the following regions is not known for the concentration of iron and steel industries in India?

a) Chhattisgarh

b) Jharkhand

c) Uttar Pradesh

d) Odisha

Answer: c) Uttar Pradesh

Question 4: Which city is known as the ‘Manchester of India’?

a) Chennai

b) Kolkata

c) Ahmedabad

d) Mumbai

Answer: c) Ahmedabad

Question 5: The establishment of the textile industry in India was initiated during which period?

a) Colonial period

b) Pre-independence period

c) Post-independence period

d) Industrial revolution

Answer: a) Colonial period

Question 6: What is the main factor determining the location of the jute industry in India?

a) Availability of raw material

b) Market demand

c) Skilled labor

d) Government policies

Answer: a) Availability of raw material

Question 7: Which of the following states is the leading producer of silk in India?

a) Karnataka

b) West Bengal

c) Andhra Pradesh

d) Assam

Answer: b) West Bengal

Question 8: Which type of industry involves the production of fertilizers, pesticides, and pharmaceuticals?

a) Agro-based industry

b) Chemical industry

c) Textile industry

d) Leather industry

Answer: b) Chemical industry

Question 9: Which of the following is not a characteristic of the cottage industry?

a) Small-scale production

b) Use of manual labor

c) Modern machinery

d) Production at home

Answer: c) Modern machinery

Question 10: Which region is known for its diamond cutting and polishing industry in India?

a) Gujarat

b) Maharashtra

c) Punjab

d) Tamil Nadu

Answer: a) Gujarat

Question 11: Which city is famous for the production of watches in India?

a) Bengaluru

b) Mumbai

c) Hyderabad

d) Pune

Answer: a) Bengaluru

Question 12: In which state of India is the ‘Golden Quadrilateral’ project connecting major industrial and agricultural centers located?

a) Maharashtra

b) Gujarat

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Karnataka

Answer: b) Gujarat

Question 13: The ‘Look East Policy’ of India is aimed at strengthening trade relations with which region?

a) Middle East

b) South Asia

c) Southeast Asia

d) Europe

Answer: c) Southeast Asia

Question 14: Which industry is known for its heavy water consumption and pollution generation?

a) Paper industry

b) Cement industry

c) Sugar industry

d) Iron and steel industry

Answer: b) Cement industry

Question 15: Which of the following is not a benefit of the Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in India?

a) Tax incentives

b) Infrastructure facilities

c) Limited government regulations

d) Increased environmental regulations

Answer: d) Increased environmental regulations

Question 16: Which Indian state is known for its ‘Rice Bowl’?

a) Punjab

b) Kerala

c) West Bengal

d) Bihar

Answer: c) West Bengal

Question 17: Which industry is known for its ‘footloose’ nature, meaning it can be located almost anywhere?

a) Iron and steel industry

b) Automobile industry

c) Textile industry

d) Software industry

Answer: d) Software industry

Question 18: Which of the following is not a major problem faced by small-scale industries in India?

a) Lack of finance

b) Limited market access

c) High competition

d) Government support

Answer: d) Government support

Question 19: The term ‘ancillary industry’ refers to:

a) A small-scale industry

b) An industry supporting a larger industry

c) An industry located in ancient cities

d) An industry using ancient technology

Answer: b) An industry supporting a larger industry

Question 20: Which river basin in India is known for its rich mineral deposits, leading to the development of mining industries?

a) Ganga basin

b) Godavari basin

c) Damodar basin

d) Krishna basin

Answer: c) Damodar basin

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