Question 2 - Fill in the blanks (MCQ) - Chapter 6 Class 10 Geography - Manufacturing Industries - Geography

______ are those which supply raw materials to manufacture other goods e.g. iron and steel and copper smelting, and aluminium smelting.

A. Consumer Industries

B. Heavy Industries

C. Small scale industry

D. Basic or key industries

Answer:

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So the correct option is (d) - Basic or key industries

Explanation

Let’s check all the options

• (a) Consumer Industries - Consumer industries are those which produce goods directly for consumers – sugar, toothpaste, paper, sewing machines, fans etc. So, this is not correct.
• (b) Heavy Industries - Heavy industries such as iron and steel. So, this is not correct.
• (c) Small-scale industry - A small-scale industry is classified based on the maximum investment allowed on the assets of a unit . So, this is not correct.
• (d) Basic or key industry - Basic or key industries are those which supply raw materials to manufacture other goods e.g. iron and steel and copper smelting, and aluminium smelting. So, this is correct.

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