1000+ Geography Indian Industries Questions Answers - 2

Question: 6

Write a short note on fuel resources?

Coal, petroleum and natural gas are the fuel resources. Coal has played a significant role in the industrial development of India. Bihar, Orissa, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh are the states in the forefront of the coal production. A variety of coal known as 'Lignite' is mined at Neyveli in Tamil Nadu. The century's foremost fuel that is petroleum is produced in large quantities in Assam and Mahashtra. In recent times, petroleum has been found in the Cauvery delta of Tamil Nadu.

Question: 7

Give a short note on sugar industry in India?

Sugarcane is cultivated in vast areas in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. Sugar mills manufacturing sugar from cane are widely distributed in the country. Yet, they are numerous in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.

Question: 8

How do the heavy industries facilitate the development of industries?

Machines are made with the Iron and Steel products. And with the machines several products are manufactured. Ship building, aircraft industries, vehicles manufacturing and surgical instruments have all shown great progress in India primarily due to the heavy industries.(ie). The manufacture of iron and steel.

Question: 9

Where do cotton textile industries have dense concentration?

Cotton Textile industries have dense concentration in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.

In Tamilnadu, Coimbatore ad Madurai have more cotton textile units.

Question: 10

What are the forest products?

Timber, Rubber and Wood Pulp, Lac and Wax are the forest products.