Industries

Industries, Transport, Communication and Trade Hey Mumbai University SYBA IDOL students!  Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of GEOGRAPHY OF INDIA , exploring  about – “Industries, Transport, Communication and Trade“.  We’re diving deep into the exciting world of business and how goods and services move across the country. First, we’ll be industry detectives, uncovering the secrets behind industry location. We’ll explore the factors that influence an industry’s decision to set up shop in one place over another. These factors include things like access to raw materials, power, labor, and markets. By understanding these factors, we can see why certain locations become hubs for specific industries. Then, we’ll shift gears and delve into the fascinating world of textiles. We’ll learn why certain cities in India, like Ahmedabad, are known as textile hubs and explore the history of the cotton textile industry in India. We’ll see how the establishment of the first cotton textile factory near Kolkata in 1818 played a pivotal role in the development of this industry. Next, get ready for a transportation extravaganza! We’ll be exploring all the different modes of transportation, from land to air and water. We’ll discuss how roads, railways, waterways, and airways connect different parts of the country, making it possible to move goods and people efficiently. We’ll also explore the importance of transportation for a country’s economic growth. An efficient transportation system helps businesses get their products to market quickly and cost-effectively. Finally, we’ll jet set off into the world of trade! We’ll explore how goods are bought and sold within India’s borders (domestic trade) and internationally (international trade). We’ll discuss the concept of free trade, where there are few restrictions on the movement of goods between countries. So, SYBA IDOL Mumbai University students, get ready to unwrap the mysteries of “Industries, Transport, Communication and Trade” with customized IDOL notes  just for you. Let’s jump into this exploration together Fill in the blanks :- a. Industrialisation  has played a pivotal role in the field of science and technology.b. According to Jones and Darkenwald the manufacturer of an industry must have easy access to raw materials , power, labour, capital and marketsc. The Hugli Industrial Region is located in West Bengal , extends as a narrow belt running along the river Hugli.d. The engineering industries may classified into two categories Heavy Engineering Industry and Light Engineering Industrye. The cotton textile industry in Indian was initiated with the establishment of the first cotton textile factory at Ghusuri near Kolkata in 1818.f. Transportation and economic is a tertiary activity.g. Transport is possible through , land , air or water.h. It is also necessary for connecting villages with , towns and market centres.i. A liner is a passenger cargo vessel.j. Different means water transports are inland , ocean transport. True and false:- a. Mumbai gets raw cotton from the neighbouring region of Alluvial soil that produces raw cotton – Falseb. Ahmedabad is called the “Manchester of India” because it has similarity with the famous cotton textile centre of Manchester, Great Britain – Truec. Through the process of production analysis, Weber came to know that there were certain costs in the total cost of production which are directly influenced by geographical factors – Falsed. Since steel is basic to the manufacture of automobiles, this industry prefers its location near iron and steel centres – Truee. Assured availability of raw-materials, labour, and power would ensure steady growth of any industry – Truef. Water supply to residential and commercial areas is carried on with the help of pipeline – Trueg. For the economic development of a country means of transports are not essential – Falseh. Adequate provision of transport infrastructure and services helps in increasing productivity and lowering production costs – Truei. Transportation does not help during emergencies and natural calamities – Falsej. Transportation makes available raw materials to manufacturers or producers – True Multiple choice question :- 1.  An industry’s production and employment increase rapidly byi. Applying advanced technology, division of labour and scientific managementii. Creating marketing problemsiii. Creating Labour unrestiv. Only abundant supply of raw material Ans – i. Applying advanced technology, division of labour and scientific management 2. Jamshedpur, (TISCO) steel plant is well connected to coal fields of,i. Damodar valley in JharkhandIi. Raniganj, West BengalIii.  Jahria mine Ans – Iii.  Jahria mine 3. Ahmedabad cotton Textile region gets cheap hydel power fromi. D.V.C, West Bengalii. Ukai, Gujaratiii. Raniganj, West Bengaliv. Bokaro Ans – ii. Ukai, Gujarat 4. The western cotton Textile region of India enjoys the humid climate as it is adjacent to the.i. Bay of Bengalii. River Gangaiii. Arabian Seaiv. Indian Ocean Ans – iv. Indian Ocean 5. Heavy engineering Industries manufacturei. Watchii. Automobilesiii. Cotton textileIv. jewellery Ans – ii. Automobiles 6. Transports are essential becauseI. it connect different parts of the countryII. vast natural resources can be kept in reserveIII. it is cheap travelling by air Ans – I. it connect different parts of the country 7. Inadequate transportationI. provides easy transportation of heavy goodsII. limits nation’s ability to utilise natural resourcesIII. helps in easy movement in the remote areas Ans – II. limits nation’s ability to utilise natural resources 8. Ropeway connectsI. two places on the hills or across the riverII. two places on the roadIII. nothing Ans – I. two places on the hills or across the river 9. Railway transportation is relatively expensive forI. short distancesII. long distancesIII. not at all expensive Ans – I. short distances 10. Name the trade carried between the countries:I. National tradeII. free tradeIII. international tradeIV. none of these. Ans – III. international trade 11. Which is the world’s longest highway?I. Moscow-Irkutsk trans CanadianII. New York-San FranciscoIII. Varanasi-KanyakumariIV. None of these Ans – I. Moscow-Irkutsk trans Canadian 12. In which type of transportation ‘door to door’ service is possible?i. Road transportii Rail transportiii Water transportiv. Air transport Ans – i. Road transport ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:- Question 1 :- What are the factors affecting the location of industries?  Introduction:            The location of industries is a critical decision that can significantly impact the success and efficiency of businesses. Various factors come into play when determining where to establish industrial units. These factors range from