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Chapter 28: India - Major Industries — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which raw material is the main input for the iron and steel industry?

Answer: B. Iron ore — Iron ore is the chief raw material used in the iron and steel industry. It is processed in furnaces to produce steel.

Q: Which city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

Answer: B. Bengaluru — Bengaluru is called the Silicon Valley of India because of its concentration of IT and software industries.

Q: Which of the following industrial problems is most directly related to pollution and environmental damage?

Answer: B. Industrial waste discharge — Industrial waste discharge pollutes air, water, and soil. It is a major challenge of industrialization and needs proper treatment and regulation.

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Which raw material is the main input for the iron and steel industry?

A. Cotton
B. Iron ore ✓
C. Sugarcane
D. Jute

Answer: B. Iron ore
Iron ore is the chief raw material used in the iron and steel industry. It is processed in furnaces to produce steel.

Which city is known as the 'Silicon Valley of India'?

A. Mumbai
B. Bengaluru ✓
C. Chennai
D. Kolkata

Answer: B. Bengaluru
Bengaluru is called the Silicon Valley of India because of its concentration of IT and software industries.

Why are many sugar factories located near sugarcane-growing areas?

A. Sugarcane is a light raw material and can be stored for years
B. Sugarcane is bulky and perishable, so transport should be minimized ✓
C. Sugarcane requires only sea transport
D. Sugarcane is imported from foreign countries

Answer: B. Sugarcane is bulky and perishable, so transport should be minimized
Sugarcane is bulky and loses sucrose content quickly after harvesting. Therefore, sugar factories are usually set up near the cane-producing regions.

If a new paper factory is to be established, which factor will be most important?

A. Availability of timber, bamboo, or recycled pulp ✓
B. Availability of gold mines
C. Presence of oil wells
D. High snowfall

Answer: A. Availability of timber, bamboo, or recycled pulp
The paper industry needs raw materials such as wood, bamboo, and pulp. Access to these resources is essential for production.

Which of the following industrial problems is most directly related to pollution and environmental damage?

A. Excess labour supply
B. Industrial waste discharge ✓
C. Market demand
D. Availability of banks

Answer: B. Industrial waste discharge
Industrial waste discharge pollutes air, water, and soil. It is a major challenge of industrialization and needs proper treatment and regulation.

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