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Question (1)

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Manufacturing industries are classified as part of which sector of the economy?

(A) Primary sector
(B) Secondary sector
(C) Tertiary sector
(D) Quaternary sector

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Manufacturing involves processing raw materials into more valuable products and belongs to the secondary sector.

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Question (2)

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A country has 40% of its workforce dependent on agriculture. If manufacturing industries expand and provide alternative employment to 8% of the total workforce, what percentage of the workforce could potentially remain dependent on agriculture, assuming all other factors remain unchanged?

(A) 32%
(B) 36%
(C) 40%
(D) 48%

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

40% − 8% = 32%.

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Question (3)

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Which statement best explains why manufacturing industries are considered important for the economic strength of a country?

(A) They reduce the need for agricultural production.
(B) They increase dependence on imported goods.
(C) They add value to raw materials and support employment and exports.
(D) They mainly provide services to consumers.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Manufacturing adds value to raw materials, generates employment and supports exports and foreign exchange.

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Question (4)

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An agricultural region uses irrigation pumps, fertilisers, pesticides, plastic pipes and machines supplied by industries. This situation demonstrates that:

(A) agriculture and industry are mutually dependent
(B) agriculture is independent of industries
(C) industries depend only on foreign markets
(D) manufacturing reduces agricultural productivity

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Agriculture depends on industrial inputs, while industries also use agricultural raw materials, showing mutual dependence.

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Question (5)

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A factory processes cotton into yarn and fabric. If the value of raw cotton is ₹80 lakh and the finished products are worth ₹120 lakh, what is the increase in value?

(A) ₹20 lakh
(B) ₹30 lakh
(C) ₹40 lakh
(D) ₹50 lakh

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Increase in value = ₹120 lakh − ₹80 lakh = ₹40 lakh.

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Question (6)

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Which of the following industries would be classified as agro-based?

(A) Cement
(B) Iron and steel
(C) Sugar
(D) Aluminium

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Sugar uses sugarcane, an agricultural raw material, so it is an agro-based industry.

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Question (7)

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A company produces machinery that is later used by several other industries to manufacture consumer goods. This industry is best classified as:

(A) Consumer industry
(B) Basic industry
(C) Light industry
(D) Cottage industry

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Basic industries supply products that serve as raw materials or inputs for other industries.

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Question (8)

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A factory is owned jointly by the government and a group of private investors. Which type of ownership does it represent?

(A) Public sector
(B) Private sector
(C) Joint sector
(D) Cooperative sector

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Industries owned jointly by the state and individuals or groups are joint-sector industries.

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Question (9)

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According to the chapter, the maximum investment limit for a small-scale industry is ₹1 crore. If an industry has invested ₹75 lakh, how much more could it invest and still remain within this limit?

(A) ₹15 lakh
(B) ₹20 lakh
(C) ₹25 lakh
(D) ₹30 lakh

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

₹1 crore = ₹100 lakh. Remaining investment = ₹100 − ₹75 = ₹25 lakh.

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Question (10)

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Which combination correctly represents industries classified according to the nature of raw materials used?

(A) Public and private
(B) Heavy and light
(C) Agro-based and mineral-based
(D) Basic and consumer

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Agro-based and mineral-based industries are classified according to the nature of raw materials used.

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Question (1)

Manufacturing industries are classified as part of which sector of the economy?

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Question (2)

A country has 40% of its workforce dependent on agriculture. If manufacturing industries expand and provide alternative employment to 8% of the total workforce, what percentage of the workforce could potentially remain dependent on agriculture, assuming all other factors remain unchanged?

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Question (3)

Which statement best explains why manufacturing industries are considered important for the economic strength of a country?

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Question (4)

An agricultural region uses irrigation pumps, fertilisers, pesticides, plastic pipes and machines supplied by industries. This situation demonstrates that:

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Question (5)

A factory processes cotton into yarn and fabric. If the value of raw cotton is ₹80 lakh and the finished products are worth ₹120 lakh, what is the increase in value?

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Question (6)

Which of the following industries would be classified as agro-based?

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Question (7)

A company produces machinery that is later used by several other industries to manufacture consumer goods. This industry is best classified as:

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Question (8)

A factory is owned jointly by the government and a group of private investors. Which type of ownership does it represent?

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Question (9)

According to the chapter, the maximum investment limit for a small-scale industry is ₹1 crore. If an industry has invested ₹75 lakh, how much more could it invest and still remain within this limit?

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Question (10)

Which combination correctly represents industries classified according to the nature of raw materials used?

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