Geography Agro Industry

Question 1

Mention two ways in which the agro-based industries have affected the economy of India.

Answer 1

The two ways in which the agro-based industries have affected the economy of India are-
ix It brings in foreign exchange and increase GDP rate.
ⅱ) It employs a large number of people.

Question 2

Name two agro-based industries.

Answer 2

Two agro-based industries are-
i Cotton industry
ⅱ) Silk Industry Sugar Industry.

Question 3

Name two centres of Cotton textile industry in Tamil Nadu.

Answer 3

i Coimbatore
ⅱ) Madurai

Question 4

Mention the drawback faced by cotton and textile industry in West Bengal.

Answer 4

The drawback faced by the Cotton textile Industry in west-Bengal is that, lack of raw material cotton has to be brought from the Deccan Plateall and Maharashtra. Transport cost is very high dece to high distance.

Question 5

State two factors which favour the Silk industry in Karnataka.

Answer 5

The silk industry is concentrated in Karnataka because-
i Mulberry trees on which the silkworms feed, grow well here due to ideal temperature.
ii) Skilled labour is available and there is abundance of soft water for dyeing.

Question 6

What is sericulture? Name amy two type of silk.

Answer 6

Sericulture is the art of rearing silkworms for silk production.
Type of silk i) Mulberry and ⅱ) Non-Mulberry.

Question 7

Name two important Silk-weaving centres in Karnataka.

Answer 7

Two important Silk-weaving centres in Karnataka are i) Bengaluru and ii) Mysore.

Question 8

Name the four varieties of silk produced in India.

Answer 8

The four varieties of silk produced in India are- i) Mulberry ii) Tasar iii) Eri and iv) Muga.

Question 9

Norme the state which produces the Maximum amount of silk in India.

Answer 9

Karnataka

Question 10

Name the variety of silkworm which produces mulberry silk.

Answer 10

The silkworm which produces mulberry silk is known as Bombyx mori.

Question 11

Name two state producing non-mulberry Silk.

Answer 11

The two states producing non-mulberry silk are:

Assam
Bihar

Question 12

Name two silk weaving centres in Uttar Pradesh.

Answer 12

i) Varanasi and ii) Mirzapur

Question 13

State one of the main problems of the Silk Industries.

Answer 13

The price fluctuation of raw silk affects the silk industry. Moreover there is a great competition from artificial silk and synthetic materials.

Question 14

Why are synthetic fibres popular?

Answer 14

Synthetic fibres are more popular as they are cheap, more durable, strong and of greater variety.

Question 15

Why is Synthetic or man-made textile in great demand?

Answer 15

Synthetic textiles are in great demand because they are cheaper, stronger, more durable and of greater variety.

Question 16

Name two textile industries using any animal fibres. Name an important state where these industries are located.

Answer 16

a) Woollen Industry - Kashmir and Punjab
b) Silk Industry - Karnataka

Question 17

Name and define two important by-products of the Sugar industry.

Answer 17

The two by-products of the Sugar industry are-
i) Molasses: It is a kind of dark-brown syrup left during the process of manufacturing. It is used to produce industrial alcohol, rum, fertilizer.
ii) Bagasse: It is the residue of crushed cane. It is used in the making of paper and cardboard.

Question 18

Explain why sugarcane must be crushed within 24 hours of harvesting.

Answer 18

Sugar-cane must be crushed within 24 hours of harvesting as delay causes the sucrose to dry up, reducing the price of sugar-cane as well as production.

Question 19

Name four sugar milling centres in the Northern Plains.

Answer 19

Sugar milling centres of Northern Plains are - Kanpur, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Sitapur, Muzaffarpur etc.

Question 20

What is bagasse? Mention its two uses.

Answer 20

Bagasse is the residue of crushed cane.
Uses:
i) It is used in the making of paper.
ii) It is used in the cardboard industry.

Question 21

Besides Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, name two states where sugar cane is grown.

Answer 21

The two states where cane is grown are- i) Maharashtra and ii) Andhra Pradesh

Question 22

Mention two problems faced by the sugar cane growers of North India.

Answer 22

i) Quality of cane is poor and sugar content is low. It has to be crushed within 24 hours.
ii) Price of sugar cane is fixed by the government so farmers are dissatisfied.

Question 23

Mention two problems faced by the sugar industry in India.

Answer 23

i) Low yield of sugar cane as compared to other sugar cane producers in the world.
ii) Short crushing season as manufacturing is a seasonal phenomena.

Question 24

Name two cities where research is being carried on to increase the production of sugar cane.

Answer 24

i) Coimbatore ii) Lucknow

Question 25

Name two large sugar producing states, one each in North and South India.

Answer 25

Sugar producing states in- North India - Uttar Pradesh South India - Maharashtra

Question 26

Name an agro-based industry based in the following industrial centres: a) Ahmedabad b) Mysore

Answer 26

a) Ahmedabad - Cotton Industry b) Mysore - Silk Industry

Question 27

What is agro-based industry?

Answer 27

Agro-based industry is one which is dependent on an agricultural product for its raw material.

Question 28

What is sericulture?

Answer 28

The art of rearing silkworms.

Question 29

What is product?

Answer 29

A product is something that is made by an industrial process to be sold.

Question 30

What is by-product?

Answer 30

Something that is produced as a result of making something else.

Question 31

Give the geographic term for each of the following: a) Non-mulberry silk produced in Madhya Pradesh. b) Rejected cane after crashing. c) The rearing of silkworms to obtain silk.

Answer 31

a) Tassar b) Bagasse c) Sericulture

Question 32

Differentiate between the following: a) Mineral-based industry and Agro-based industry. b) A product and a by-product of sugar cane. c) Natural and man-made cloth.

Answer 32

a) Mineral-based industry: Industries that depend on minerals for their raw material. Examples: Iron and steel, shipbuilding, cement industry. Agro-based industry: Industries that depend on agricultural product for their raw material. Examples: Cotton industry, textile industry, sugar industry. b) A product of sugar cane: Gur is a product of sugar-cane. It is obtained by extracting the sugar-cane. By-product of sugar cane: Molasses and bagasse are by-products of sugar-cane. These are obtained after extracting the juice. c) Natural cloth: A natural cloth is made from a fibre which is obtained from plants and animals. Examples: Jute, flax, coir, silk and wool. Man-made cloth: Man-made cloth is made from chemicals. Examples: Oil and coal are examples of man-made cloth (petrochemical product and chemical fibre).

Question 33

With reference to the cotton textile industry, answer the following questions: a) Which is the country's most important manufacturing centre? b) State two geographical reasons for its importance.

Answer 33

a) The most important cotton manufacturing centre of India is Mumbai. b) The two geographical reasons for its importance are: i) The raw cotton which is the main raw material for this industry grows well in the black soil found here. ii) Mumbai is a port and has excellent harbour facilities. The humid climate is good for weaving of cotton cloth.

Question 34

Mention three factors that favour the concentration of the cotton textile mills in Mumbai.

Answer 34

The three factors that favour the concentration of the cotton textile mills in Mumbai are: i) The black cotton soil favours the growth of raw cotton around Mumbai. ii) Mumbai, being an international port, helps in the import of long-stapled cotton and machinery and export of finished goods. iii) Mumbai has a humid climate which helps in the weaving of cotton.

Question 35

With reference to the silk industry, answer the following: a) Why is Karnataka the largest producer of mulberry silk? b) Mention two varieties of non-mulberry silk produced in India. c) Name one silk weaving centre each in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Answer 35

a) Karnataka is the largest producer of mulberry silk because of the following reasons: i) Availability of the silkworm, Bombyx Mori and the mulberry plant throughout the year. ii) Availability of alkaline free water. iii) Introduction of modern technology of rearing silkworm. iv) Climate is favourable. b) Two varieties of non-mulberry silk produced in India are: i) Eri and ii) Muga. c) Uttar Pradesh - Varanasi, Tamil Nadu - Salem/Tiruchirapalli

Question 36

Mention three problems of the sugar industry in India.

Answer 36

The three problems of the sugar industry in India are: i) The yield of sugar cane is low compared to other sugar cane producers in the world. ii) There is a short crushing season as manufacturing is a seasonal phenomena. iii) There are great distances between the factories and the fields, therefore transport increases the cost of production.

Question 37

Mention three factors that have helped the sugar industry flourish in the peninsular region rather than in the northern regions of India.

Answer 37

The factors that helped the sugar industry flourish in peninsular India rather than in the northern India are: i) Geographical conditions are more suitable in the south. ii) Black or regur soil is ideal for the cultivation of sugar cane as there is no water logging due to good drainage. iii) Plenty of water is available either by rain or irrigation.

Question 38

State four geographical factors which should be kept in mind while setting up an agro-based industry.

Answer 38

The four geographical factors that should be kept in mind while setting up an agro-based industry are: Raw Material: The industry should be located close to the source of raw materials to minimize transportation costs and ensure a steady supply. Labor: Availability of both skilled and unskilled labor is essential for the smooth functioning of the industry. Power: A reliable and affordable power supply is crucial to run the machinery and equipment required for production. Market: The industry should be located near the market for its finished goods to reduce transportation costs and ensure easy access for consumers.