1000+ Geography Indian Industries Questions Answers - 1

Question: 1

What are the minerals found in India?

Minerals found in India are (i). Iron ore, Manganese, Gold, Copper, Silver and Aluminium are metallic minerals. Mica, limestone and gypsum are non metallic minerals.

Question: 2

Where is coal found in India?

Coal is found in the states of Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh.

Question: 3

What are the three important types of industries in India?

The Industries may be classified into three types. They are

(i). Mineral based industries,

(ii). Forest based industries and

(iii). Agro based industries.

Question: 4

Where are paper mills located in India?

Paper mills large in number are in the states of Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Madhya Pradesh.

In the city of Nepa Nagar in Madhya Pradesh, there is a news print industry.

Question: 5

Where is petroleum produced?

Petroleum is produced in large quantities in Assam and Maharastra. In recent times petroleum has been found in the Cauvery delta of Tamilnadu.