9. Industries Flashcards
when did industries come into existence
second half of 18th century, with the Industrial Revolution
what is an industry
group of manufacturers or businesses that produce a particular kind of goods or services
what are some countries with thriving industries
china, united states, japan, germany, south korea
2 points about India’s industrialisation
- it got a boost in 1947 (after independence)
- The Five-Year Plans have played a major role in industrialisation of the country
types of industries based on size
large scale
small scale
cottage industries
examples of large scale industries
iron and steel industry
telecommunication industry
textile industry
automobile industry
[Tata Steel at Jamshedpur and Ambuja Cement plant in West Bengal]
examples of small scale industries
cake baking business
sports equipment
pickles
candle making
3 points of cottage industry
- business run by households in their homes
- craftsmen and their family members carry on the work started by their forefathers generations years ago
- handicrafts, baskets, ropes, handloom textiles
how does the government promote cottage industries
- through various forums such as district, state and national exhibitions and fairs
(to provide artists a platform to showcase their products)
types of industries according to raw material
Agro - based (from agricultural sector, agricultural produce is processed)
Mineral based (based on mining and mineral ore, provide raw materials to other industries)
Forest - based (like wood; scandinavian countries are important producers of paper)
Pastoral based (raw materials from animals)
Marine - based (processing of fish and other aquatic animals)
which countries are famous for their dairy products
Denmark and New Zealand
which indian states are famous for dairy products and leather
Punjab and Harayana
Uttar Pradesh
