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Mineral Based Industries Geography - Mineral Based Industries

ICSE - STD 10 - Geography (ICSE - English Medium). 102 questions in this chapter.

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Q 6[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
Sir Jamshedji Tata chose to set up his iron and steel plant in Jamshedpur for several reasons. Firstly, the area had abundant natural resources such as iron ore, coal, and water, which were essential for the production of steel. Additionally, the location was strategic for transportation, being close to the coal and iron fields and having access to the Grand Trunk Road and the Bengal-Nagpur railway. Furthermore, the area had a relatively low population density, making it suitable for establishing a large industrial complex without displacing a large number of people.
(a) State the role of this industry in development of country.
(b) Though very large investments done in iron and steel industry, it generates little employment. Explain.
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Q 7[2 Mark Question Answer]2 Marks
"It is believed that the doubling of India's GDP from the current $3.7 trillion to $7 trillion by 2030 will be led by growth in the digital sector and trade. In both these areas, electronics manufacturing led by mobile production will play a critical role", said Pankaj Mohindroo, chairman, ICEA.
-The Economic Times
(a) Why is there need to develop the electronic industry?
(b) Explain with an example, how does electronic industry contribute to GDP?
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Q 11MCQ1 Mark
Which one of the following is not an advantages of a mini steel plant?
  • A
    They are present all over India and supply iron and steel to local market at cheap rate and on time.
  • B
    They use scrap iron and thus play important role in waste management and conservation of natural resources.
  • C
    Work in them is done in electric furnace thus, they cause less pollution than burning coal.
  • ✓
    They cater to the need of almost all industries.

Answer: D.

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Q 12MCQ1 Mark
Which one of the following is not a product of petrochemical industry?
  • A
    Synthetic fibre
  • ✓
    Alcohol
  • C
    PVC
  • D
    Synthetic rubber

Answer: B.

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Q 13MCQ1 Mark
Which of the following are associated with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)?
  • A
    To meet the electronic needs of India.
  • B
    To meet the defence needs of India.
  • C
    To meet the radio and meteorological needs of India.
  • ✓
    All the above

Answer: D.

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Q 14MCQ1 Mark
White field Park in Bangalore is an international tech park which is a joint venture of which of the following countries?
  • A
    India-Korea
  • B
    India-Japan
  • ✓
    India-Singapore
  • D
    India-Taiwan

Answer: C.

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Q 15MCQ1 Mark
Most of the petrochemical industries are in ____________ sector.
  • ✓
    Private
  • B
    Public
  • C
    Joint
  • D
    Co-operative

Answer: A.

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Q 20[3 Mark Question Answer]3 Marks
With reference to the iron and steel plant located at Jamshedpur(Tatanagar), answer the following questions:
(i) From where does the plant get its iron ore?
(ii) Which river provides water to the township?
(iii) Name the states that provide its labour force.
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Q 21Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): The Rourkela steel plant was set up with the collaboration of Russian firm during the second Five Year Plan, plays a significant role helping modern industries.
Reason (R): Soviet Russia always helped India since independence to carry out the economic development.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • ✓
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: D.

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Q 22Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Mini steel plants play important role in development of country.
Reason (R): Mini steel plants can produce large variety of products.
  • A
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • ✓
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: C.

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Q 23Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Iron and steel is a basic industry and forms the backbone of industrial development of a country.
Reason (R):: It is needed to manufacture machinery, defence equipments, dams, houses, other consumer goods.
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: A.

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Q 24Assertion (A) & Reason (B) MCQ1 Mark
Assertion (A): Mineral-based industries play a crucial role in the industrial development of a country.
Reason (R): They produce products essential for various sectors including construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.
  • ✓
    Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  • B
    Both A and R are true and R is the not correct explanation of A
  • C
    A is true but R is false.
  • D
    A is false but R is true.

Answer: A.

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