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Chapter 10: Manufacturing Industries — Online MCQ Test

Q: Which of the following is the most important factor for the location of iron and steel industries?

Answer: A. Availability of raw materials — Iron and steel industries need a large supply of raw materials such as iron ore, coal, and limestone. Hence, raw material availability is a key location factor.

Q: Which industry is known as the backbone of industrial development in India?

Answer: B. Iron and steel industry — The iron and steel industry supplies machinery, tools, and materials to many other industries, so it is called the backbone of industrial development.

Q: A sugar factory is generally located near sugarcane-growing areas mainly because:

Answer: A. Sugarcane is highly perishable and bulky — Sugarcane is bulky and loses sucrose content quickly after harvesting, so sugar mills are located close to production areas.

Q: An area has abundant iron ore, coal, limestone, and water supply. Which industry is most likely to develop there?

Answer: B. Iron and steel industry — Iron and steel production requires iron ore, coal, limestone, and water, so such an area is highly suitable for this industry.

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Which of the following is the most important factor for the location of iron and steel industries?

A. Availability of raw materials ✓
B. Cool climate
C. Sea breeze
D. Tourism potential

Answer: A. Availability of raw materials
Iron and steel industries need a large supply of raw materials such as iron ore, coal, and limestone. Hence, raw material availability is a key location factor.

Which industry is known as the backbone of industrial development in India?

A. Sugar industry
B. Iron and steel industry ✓
C. Handloom industry
D. Fishing industry

Answer: B. Iron and steel industry
The iron and steel industry supplies machinery, tools, and materials to many other industries, so it is called the backbone of industrial development.

A sugar factory is generally located near sugarcane-growing areas mainly because:

A. Sugarcane is highly perishable and bulky ✓
B. Sugar is imported from abroad
C. Factories require cold weather
D. Sugarcane is mined from the earth

Answer: A. Sugarcane is highly perishable and bulky
Sugarcane is bulky and loses sucrose content quickly after harvesting, so sugar mills are located close to production areas.

An area has abundant iron ore, coal, limestone, and water supply. Which industry is most likely to develop there?

A. Cotton textile industry
B. Iron and steel industry ✓
C. Tea plantation industry
D. Tourism industry

Answer: B. Iron and steel industry
Iron and steel production requires iron ore, coal, limestone, and water, so such an area is highly suitable for this industry.

Which of the following is the most appropriate reason why Bengaluru emerged as a major software and IT hub instead of a heavy-industry center?

A. It had large coal deposits and iron ore reserves
B. It possessed skilled human resources, research institutions, and a pleasant climate ✓
C. It was located at the mouth of a major river delta
D. It had the highest sugarcane output in India

Answer: B. It possessed skilled human resources, research institutions, and a pleasant climate
Software and IT industries depend more on skilled manpower, educational institutions, connectivity, and a conducive environment than on raw materials.

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