MCQ Chapter 8 Geography Class 8 Maharashtra Board MCQ For All Chapters – Geography Class 8INDUSTRIES 1. Which of the following industries is most dependent on skilled human resources?MiningInformation TechnologyAgricultureIron and SteelQuestion 1 of 202. Which factor plays a crucial role in determining the location of an agro-based industry?Availability of skilled software engineersProximity to agricultural raw materialsPresence of major highwaysDistance from urban areasQuestion 2 of 203. Why is Jamshedpur a major center for the iron and steel industry?It has a large number of IT companiesIt is a major trading hubIt has abundant iron ore, coal, and water supplyIt is close to an international airportQuestion 3 of 204. What is a major environmental impact of industrialization?Reduction in populationIncrease in air, water, and land pollutionIncreased agricultural productionDecrease in global tradeQuestion 4 of 205. Which law in India helps regulate industrial pollution?Wildlife Protection ActWater and Air Pollution Control ActRight to Education ActTrade and Commerce ActQuestion 5 of 206. Which of the following industries produces the most waste byproducts?IT IndustryTextile IndustryAutomobile IndustryHeavy Chemical IndustryQuestion 6 of 207. What is the primary advantage of setting up an industry in an industrial estate?Reduced competitionAccess to government incentives and infrastructureLower tax rates for businessesIncreased availability of agricultural landQuestion 7 of 208. What is one of the key objectives of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?Increasing industrial profitsSupporting social and environmental initiativesReducing the cost of raw materialsExpanding export opportunitiesQuestion 8 of 209. Why are IT industries mostly concentrated in urban areas?Availability of unskilled laborPresence of raw materialsAvailability of skilled professionals and infrastructureCloser proximity to agricultural farmsQuestion 9 of 2010. What is one way industries can reduce environmental pollution?Dumping waste in nearby riversUsing proper waste disposal and recycling methodsIncreasing industrial productionBurning excess waste without treatmentQuestion 10 of 2011. What is an important role of the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC)?Providing employment in the banking sectorDeveloping industrial zones across the statePromoting the tourism industryRegulating agricultural pricesQuestion 11 of 2012. What is a major problem faced by industries in developing countries?Shortage of natural resourcesLack of transportation facilitiesInadequate electricity and water supplyAll of the aboveQuestion 12 of 2013. What is an advantage of setting up agro-based industries in rural areas?Reduces migration to urban areasIncreases import dependencyDecreases local employmentCauses environmental degradationQuestion 13 of 2014. Which of the following is an example of a Navratna industry in India?Tata MotorsInfosysBharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)WiproQuestion 14 of 2015. Which industry has the least impact on environmental pollution?Iron and Steel IndustryTextile IndustryInformation Technology IndustryChemical IndustryQuestion 15 of 2016. What is the main benefit of industries for human economic development?Reduction in employmentBoost to GDP and economic growthDecrease in tradeIncrease in deforestationQuestion 16 of 2017. What is the significance of the Information Technology (IT) industry in modern times?It is the largest employer of unskilled laborIt helps in processing agricultural productsIt enables access to digital information and global connectivityIt requires a high amount of natural resourcesQuestion 17 of 2018. Which industry heavily depends on uninterrupted water and electricity supply?ShipbuildingCement IndustryPaper and Pulp IndustryLeather IndustryQuestion 18 of 2019. Why is decentralization of industries important?To reduce urban congestion and promote balanced regional developmentTo increase the cost of productionTo limit industrialization in rural areasTo reduce the need for laborQuestion 19 of 2020. What is an example of a tertiary industry?Coal miningBanking and financial servicesAutomobile manufacturingCotton farmingQuestion 20 of 20 Loading...
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