Types, factors, agro‑based industries Quiz - ICSE Class 7 Geography

Free practice quiz: Types, factors, agro‑based industries (ICSE Class 7 Geography). 50 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following is the most crucial factor for the establishment of a large-scale cotton textile industry in a region?

   1. Availability of skilled artisans
   2. Proximity to major shipping ports
   3. Abundant supply of raw cotton and a large market
   4. Presence of hydroelectric power sources
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   Answer: C. Abundant supply of raw cotton and a large market

   Cotton textile industries are fundamentally dependent on the availability of raw cotton as their primary input. Furthermore, a large and consistent market is essential to absorb the volume of textiles produced by large-scale operations. While ports and power are important, they are secondary to the core requirements of raw material and demand.

2. The silk industry, which processes cocoons produced by silkworms, is an example of which kind of industry?

   1. Mineral-based
   2. Agro-based
   3. Forest-based
   4. Marine-based
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   Answer: B. Agro-based

   Although silkworms are insects, the cultivation of mulberry leaves, which the silkworms feed on, is an agricultural activity. The processing of cocoons into silk is therefore considered an agro-based industry.

3. The presence of a well-developed transportation network is crucial for industries because it facilitates:

   1. Access to skilled labor only
   2. Efficient movement of raw materials to factories and finished goods to markets
   3. Increased government regulation
   4. Reduced need for marketing
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   Answer: B. Efficient movement of raw materials to factories and finished goods to markets

   Transportation is a vital link in the industrial chain. It ensures that raw materials can be brought to the production sites and that the finished products can be distributed to consumers or other businesses efficiently and cost-effectively.

4. Which industry uses bamboo and certain grasses as its primary raw material?

   1. Leather industry
   2. Paper industry
   3. Sugar industry
   4. Jute industry
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   Answer: B. Paper industry

   While wood is the most common raw material for paper, bamboo and other grasses are also widely used, especially in certain regions, making the paper industry a forest-based (or sometimes agro-based) industry that utilizes these fibrous plants.

5. The geographical concentration of the tea industry in certain regions of India is primarily due to:

   1. Abundant mineral deposits
   2. Favorable climate and soil conditions for tea cultivation
   3. Proximity to desert regions
   4. Availability of petroleum reserves
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   Answer: B. Favorable climate and soil conditions for tea cultivation

   Tea cultivation requires specific climatic conditions – warm temperatures, ample rainfall, and well-drained, fertile soil, often on slopes. Regions like Assam and Darjeeling offer these ideal conditions, leading to the concentration of the tea industry there.

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