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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