1. (A) Choose the correct option from the given options and complete the statements.
(1) In 1948, Industrial Finance Corporation of India was formed for ………. .
(a) better development of the industrial sector.
(b) making available long term loans to industrial projects.
(c) generating employment
(d) determining the quality of finished goods.
Answer.
(b) making available long term loans to industrial projects.
(2) ………. industry in India is called as the ‘Sunrise Sector’.
(a) Jute (b) Automobile (c) Cement (d) Khadi and village industries
Answer.
(b) Automobile
(3) The major responsibility of the textiles committee is ………. .
(a) Production of cloth
(b) Determining the quality standards of cloth
(c) Export of cloth
(d) Generate employment for people
Answer.
(b) Determining the quality standards of cloth.
(4) ………… is the major Indian city in the production of bicycles.
(a) Mumbai (b) Ludhiana (c) Cochi (d) Kolkata
Answer.
(b) Ludhiana
(B) Identify and write the wrong pair.
(1) Industrial Finance Corporation of India – makes long term loans available for industrial projects.
(2) Industrial Development Corporationdevelopment of industrial sector.
(3) Textiles Committee – welfare of weavers.
(4) Khadi and Village Industries Commission – promotion of industrialisation in rural areas.
Answer.
Wrong Pair: Textiles Committee – the welfare of weavers.
2. (A) Complete the activity as per the given instructions.
Complete the table.
Answer.
Goods imported in India
- Machines
- Iron
- Mineral oil
- Fertilizers
- Medicines
Goods exported from India
- Tea
- Coffee
- Spices
- Cotton textiles
- Leather products
(B) Write short notes on-
(1) India’s imports and exports.
Answer.
India’s imports and exports India imports machines, iron, mineral oil, fertilizers, and medicines to support industries. The country exports tea, coffee, spices, cotton textiles, and leather products to earn foreign exchange. This helps in the economic growth of the country.
(2) The internal trade of India.
Answer.
The internal trade of India India’s internal trade happens through railways, waterways, roads, and airways. Important ports like Mumbai, Kolkata, Cochi, and Chennai handle trade. Commodities like coal, cotton, rice, wheat, iron, steel, and sugar are traded within the country.
3. Explain the following statements with reasons.
(1) The tourism industry has developed a lot in India.
Answer.
(i) India has a rich cultural heritage. There are places of worship of different religions, pilgrimage centers, confluences of rivers, forts, caves, etc. all over our country.
(ii) Tourists from our country as well as from abroad travel in India throughout the year.
(iii) The facilities for tourists to stay, travel, etc. are provided through the Tourism Development Corporation. Sale of curios and the hotel industry thrives in tourist places. In some places, there are guides who give information to tourists about that area.
(iv) Sometimes when vehicles don’t reach the destination in some remote areas and difficult to reach tourist places, the local people help the tourists in return for a fee.
(v) Employment opportunities are generated out of these needs. Thus, the tourism industry has developed a lot in India.
(2) The quality of life and standard of living of Indian citizens is increasing.
Answer.
(i) After India became independent, the Industrial Finance Corporation of India was established in 1948 to make available long term loans to Industrial projects.
(ii) The Industrial Development Corporation was established in 1954 in order to bring about greater development of the industrial sector.
(iii) Due to the development of industries, many opportunities for employment become available.
(iv) On the whole, it helps in the progress of the country.
(v) Thus the standard of life in the country improves.
4. Answer the following questions in detail.
(1) What efforts are made by our government to promote agricultural industries?
Answer.
The following efforts are made by our Government to promote agriculture and industries:
(i) To encourage farming, loans are given to farmers through rural banks and cooperative institutions.
(ii) Study visits, agricultural outdoor trips and farmers’ get-togethers are organised through the Panchayat Samitis to bring about improvements in agriculture.
(iii) Tools and implements, seeds and fertilisers are also supplied. The farmers are given training regarding soil testing, nursery of fruit plants, pisciculture, poultry, cattle and goat rearing, dairy farming, etc.
(iv) Guidance is given to farmers by a district level training institute. Financial help is given to build warehouses for storing the farm produce.
(2) How is employment generated in the tourism sector ?
Answer.
(i) The facilities for tourists to stay, travel, etc. are provided through the Tourism Development Corporation.
(ii) Sale of curios and the hotel industry thrives in tourist places.
(iii) In some places, there are guides who give information to tourists about that area.
(iv) Sometimes when vehicles don’t reach the destination in some remote areas and difficult to reach tourist places, the local people help the tourists in return for a fee.
Thus, employment opportunities are generated out of these needs.
(3) Which industries in India are based on forests ?
Answer.
(i) Government has reserved some forests for the industries based on forests.
(ii) The task of conservation of the forests is done by the Central government, the State government, and by the local people.
(iii) Forests are necessary for the raw material for industries like construction, paper, newsprint, silk, matchboxes, medicinal herbs, honey, lacquer, and raw material needed for paint.
(4) Write a short note on leather industry in India.
Answer.
(i) It is a big industry in India. It is primarily export-oriented.
(ii) The Council for Leather Export is the main trade promotion organization for Indian leather Industry.
(iii) The Indian leather industry contributes almost 13% of world’s leather production.
(iv) India is the second largest producer of footwear and leather garments in the world.
