Manufacturing Industries and Their Classification

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Which of the following is an example of a primary industry?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Construction

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Primary industries are those that extract raw materials from the earth, such as agriculture, mining, and forestry.

Which of the following is an example of a secondary industry?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Construction

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Secondary industries are those that convert raw materials into finished goods, such as manufacturing, construction, and utilities.

Which of the following is an example of a tertiary industry?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Construction

  4. Transportation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tertiary industries are those that provide services to other industries or to consumers, such as transportation, retail, and finance.

Which of the following is the largest manufacturing industry in the world?

  1. Food processing

  2. Textiles

  3. Chemicals

  4. Electronics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Food processing is the largest manufacturing industry in the world, accounting for over 10% of global manufacturing output.

Which of the following is the most important manufacturing industry in India?

  1. Textiles

  2. Chemicals

  3. Electronics

  4. Automobiles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Textiles is the most important manufacturing industry in India, accounting for over 20% of the country's industrial output.

Which of the following is a heavy industry?

  1. Textiles

  2. Chemicals

  3. Electronics

  4. Automobiles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Heavy industries are those that require large amounts of capital and labor, such as automobiles, steel, and shipbuilding.

Which of the following is a light industry?

  1. Textiles

  2. Chemicals

  3. Electronics

  4. Automobiles


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Light industries are those that require relatively small amounts of capital and labor, such as textiles, clothing, and food processing.

Which of the following is an example of a cottage industry?

  1. Handloom weaving

  2. Pottery

  3. Blacksmithing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Cottage industries are small-scale industries that are typically carried out in the home or a small workshop.

Which of the following is a factor that affects the location of manufacturing industries?

  1. Availability of raw materials

  2. Availability of labor

  3. Availability of transportation

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The location of manufacturing industries is influenced by a variety of factors, including the availability of raw materials, labor, and transportation.

Which of the following is a trend in the manufacturing sector?

  1. Globalization

  2. Automation

  3. Outsourcing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The manufacturing sector is undergoing a number of changes, including globalization, automation, and outsourcing.

What is the impact of manufacturing industries on the environment?

  1. Pollution

  2. Deforestation

  3. Climate change

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manufacturing industries can have a negative impact on the environment, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change.

What are some of the challenges facing the manufacturing sector?

  1. Globalization

  2. Automation

  3. Outsourcing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The manufacturing sector is facing a number of challenges, including globalization, automation, and outsourcing.

What are some of the opportunities for the manufacturing sector?

  1. New technologies

  2. Emerging markets

  3. Sustainability

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The manufacturing sector has a number of opportunities for growth, including new technologies, emerging markets, and sustainability.

What is the role of government in the manufacturing sector?

  1. Regulation

  2. Subsidies

  3. Trade policy

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Government plays a role in the manufacturing sector through regulation, subsidies, trade policy, and other measures.

What is the future of the manufacturing sector?

  1. Globalization

  2. Automation

  3. Outsourcing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The future of the manufacturing sector is uncertain, but it is likely to be shaped by globalization, automation, and outsourcing.

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