Geography Que-Ans (Each of 1.5 Mark )

Ruhr is based less on the products of coal and steel, for which it was initially famous, and more on the new industries like the -Opel car assembly plant, new chemical plants, universities. Out of- town shopping centres have appeared resulting in a ‘New Ruhr’ landscape.

It is the smallest manufacturing unit. The craftsmen used local raw materials and simple tools to produce goods in their homes for local market. Family members or part time labourers sometimes help.

It is the smallest manufacturing unit. The craftsmen used local raw materials and simple tools to produce goods in their homes for local market. Family members or part time labourers sometimes help.