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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following Industries:
Terpentine
Lac
Wool
Edible oil
Which of the above given industries are forest based?
Correct
Ans : B
Exp:
Forest based Industries are:
Terpentine is a kind of fluid which is obtained by distillation of resins of the living trees like pines. It is mainly used as a solvent and fuel.Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Lac is a natural resin produced by the scale insect Laccifer lacca, which is a parasite of certain host trees. It is used mainly to make lacquer and glossing material. Being tasteless and odourless, lac has found numerous and highly diverse industrial uses. It can be used in the food industry for coating of fruits, chocolates, lozenges; in the leather industry as a coating and top-dressing material; in the electric industry as an insulator etc. Hence , Statement 2 is correct.
TImber Industry
Animal based Industry
Wool is an animal based industry. Leather for the leather industry and wool for woolen textiles are obtained from animals. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Agro based industry
Edible oil is an agro based industry, which involves the processing of raw materials from the field and the farm into finished products for rural and urban markets. Hence , Statement 4 is incorrect.
Some examples of agro-processing industries include sugar, pickles, food processing, fruits juices, coffee, tea and cocoa, spices and oils, fats and textiles (cotton, jute, silk), rubber, etc.
Incorrect
Ans : B
Exp:
Forest based Industries are:
Terpentine is a kind of fluid which is obtained by distillation of resins of the living trees like pines. It is mainly used as a solvent and fuel.Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
Lac is a natural resin produced by the scale insect Laccifer lacca, which is a parasite of certain host trees. It is used mainly to make lacquer and glossing material. Being tasteless and odourless, lac has found numerous and highly diverse industrial uses. It can be used in the food industry for coating of fruits, chocolates, lozenges; in the leather industry as a coating and top-dressing material; in the electric industry as an insulator etc. Hence , Statement 2 is correct.
TImber Industry
Animal based Industry
Wool is an animal based industry. Leather for the leather industry and wool for woolen textiles are obtained from animals. Hence, Statement 3 is incorrect.
Agro based industry
Edible oil is an agro based industry, which involves the processing of raw materials from the field and the farm into finished products for rural and urban markets. Hence , Statement 4 is incorrect.
Some examples of agro-processing industries include sugar, pickles, food processing, fruits juices, coffee, tea and cocoa, spices and oils, fats and textiles (cotton, jute, silk), rubber, etc.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Vishakhapatnam-Guntur industrial Region :
In the initial years, the Kakinada and Krishnapatnam ports facilitated the development of this region.
Shipbuilding Industry was first to take roots in this region.
Which of the above given statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect :The Vishakapatnam – Guntur region extends from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool and Prakasam districts in the southern parts of Andhra Pradesh. The growth andindustrial development of this region was facilitated by Visakhapatnam and Machilipatnam ports and it also led to the development of agriculture and rich reserves of minerals in their hinterlands. Kakinada and Krishnapatnam ports developed much later.
Statement 2 is correct: In this region the shipbuilding industry was the first to take roots which started in the year 1941. Thereafter there was a rapid rise of petroleum refinery based on imported petroleum. This led to growth of several petrochemical industries. Other industries in the region include jute, paper, sugar, textiles, fertiliser, cement, aluminium and light engineering.
Incorrect
Ans: A
Exp:
Statement 1 is incorrect :The Vishakapatnam – Guntur region extends from Visakhapatnam to Kurnool and Prakasam districts in the southern parts of Andhra Pradesh. The growth andindustrial development of this region was facilitated by Visakhapatnam and Machilipatnam ports and it also led to the development of agriculture and rich reserves of minerals in their hinterlands. Kakinada and Krishnapatnam ports developed much later.
Statement 2 is correct: In this region the shipbuilding industry was the first to take roots which started in the year 1941. Thereafter there was a rapid rise of petroleum refinery based on imported petroleum. This led to growth of several petrochemical industries. Other industries in the region include jute, paper, sugar, textiles, fertiliser, cement, aluminium and light engineering.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
With reference to Polymers Industry in India, consider the following statements:
Polymer are made from ethylene and propylene.
The initial development of polymer industries took place after the globalisation of Indian economy.
Polymeric materials are used in making satellite launch vehicles.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans: C
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct : The production of Polymers is facilitated throughethylene and propylene, and these materials are obtained during the process of refining crude oil. Polymers are widely used in form of raw materials in the plastic industry.
Statement 2 is incorrect : The growth and development of plastic polymers started in India in the decades following independence during the late fifties and the early sixties using organic chemicals. The first naptha based private industry was established at Mumbai by the National Organic Chemicals Industries Limited (NOCIL), which was set in private sector in 1961.
Statement 3 is correct :Indian Space research Organisation (ISRO) is now more than ever dependent on advanced polymeric and composite materials for its launch vehicles and satellites. Polymers can withstand the harsh environments encountered during missions ranging from exposure to cryogenic fluids to plasma formed during re-entry missions.
Incorrect
Ans: C
Exp:
Statement 1 is correct : The production of Polymers is facilitated throughethylene and propylene, and these materials are obtained during the process of refining crude oil. Polymers are widely used in form of raw materials in the plastic industry.
Statement 2 is incorrect : The growth and development of plastic polymers started in India in the decades following independence during the late fifties and the early sixties using organic chemicals. The first naptha based private industry was established at Mumbai by the National Organic Chemicals Industries Limited (NOCIL), which was set in private sector in 1961.
Statement 3 is correct :Indian Space research Organisation (ISRO) is now more than ever dependent on advanced polymeric and composite materials for its launch vehicles and satellites. Polymers can withstand the harsh environments encountered during missions ranging from exposure to cryogenic fluids to plasma formed during re-entry missions.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Sugar Industry In India:
Maharashtra is one of leading states in sugar production.
The major concentration of sugar producing industries is in Central India and the Coastal districts.
India is the fifth largest sugar producer in the world after Brazil.
How many of the above given statements is/are incorrect?
Correct
Ans: B
Exp:
The sugar industry is the second most important agro-based industry in the country. The growth and development of the sugar industry on modern lines can be traced back to 1903, when the first sugar mill was started in Bihar.
Statement 1 is correct : In terms of sugar production, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are one of the top-producing states , while other States which produce sugar are Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana However, the relative significance of Punjab has declined in terms of sugar production due to the latest shift of many industries to other regions.
Statement 2 is incorrect : In India, due to agro climatic and locational factors, sugar factories are concentrated in – the Ganga-Yamuna doab and the Tarai region. Basti, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Bahraich are important sugar producing districts in the Terai region.
Statement 3 is incorrect : India has emerged as the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar as well as the world’s 2nd largest EXPORTER of sugar after Brazil, in Sugar Season (Oct-Sep) 2021-22. It has retained its position in the top three for previous few years.
Incorrect
Ans: B
Exp:
The sugar industry is the second most important agro-based industry in the country. The growth and development of the sugar industry on modern lines can be traced back to 1903, when the first sugar mill was started in Bihar.
Statement 1 is correct : In terms of sugar production, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh are one of the top-producing states , while other States which produce sugar are Bihar, Gujarat, Punjab and Haryana However, the relative significance of Punjab has declined in terms of sugar production due to the latest shift of many industries to other regions.
Statement 2 is incorrect : In India, due to agro climatic and locational factors, sugar factories are concentrated in – the Ganga-Yamuna doab and the Tarai region. Basti, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Bahraich are important sugar producing districts in the Terai region.
Statement 3 is incorrect : India has emerged as the world’s largest producer and consumer of sugar as well as the world’s 2nd largest EXPORTER of sugar after Brazil, in Sugar Season (Oct-Sep) 2021-22. It has retained its position in the top three for previous few years.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements :
Statement-l: Cotton is a weight-losing raw material, which is durable and light in weight.
Statement-II: Cotton textiles industries are localized near the markets and in cotton producing regions.
Select the correct answer from the options given below:
Correct
Ans: D
Exp :
Statement 1 is incorrect :Cotton is a “pure” raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. So other factors, like, power to drive the looms, labor, capital or market may determine the location of the industry.
Statement 2 is correct : Cotton textile mills are localised near the markets, it is the market that decides what kind of cloth is to be produced. Also the market for the finished products is extremely variable, therefore, it becomes important to locate the mills close to the market. Locating Mills near the market helps in reducing the distribution costs for the millers and also distance for the consumers.
Incorrect
Ans: D
Exp :
Statement 1 is incorrect :Cotton is a “pure” raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. So other factors, like, power to drive the looms, labor, capital or market may determine the location of the industry.
Statement 2 is correct : Cotton textile mills are localised near the markets, it is the market that decides what kind of cloth is to be produced. Also the market for the finished products is extremely variable, therefore, it becomes important to locate the mills close to the market. Locating Mills near the market helps in reducing the distribution costs for the millers and also distance for the consumers.
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