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What are the characteristics of modern large scale manufacturing? |
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Answer» Specialization of skills/methods of production. 1. Mechanization 2. Technological innovations. 3. Organizational Structure & Stratification. 4. Uneven geographic Distribution. |
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Why are high tech industries located in the periphery of metropolitan area? |
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Answer» 1. Space for single – story factories and future expansion. 2. Cheaper land values 3. Accessibility to main roads 4. Pleasant environment 5. Labour supply from nearby. |
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Classify industries based on raw material used. |
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Answer» (i) Agro-based industries: Example tea, sugar, cotton , jute textile. (ii) Forest – based industries: Example paper , pulp , furniture (iii) Mineral Based: (a) Nonferrous industries Copper , Aluminum etc. (b) Ferrous industries: Iron , Manganese |
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What are the three sub sectors of cotton textile industry? |
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Answer» Handloom Powerloom Mills |
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What are the Characteristics of foot loose industries. |
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Answer» 1. Light industries that often do not use raw material but component parts. 2. Power requirement usually only electricity available from the national grid 3. Employs small labour force 4. Non polluting 5. Accessibility needs to be near a road network. |
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Which area is called the ‘Rust Bowl’ of the USA? |
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Answer» Pittsburgh area is called the ‘Rust Bowl’ of the USA. |
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Where is Silicon Valley situated? |
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Answer» California (USA) |
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