Modern Industries in India

Q. The process of industrialisation in India gained momentum with the development of .

1. airways & waterways
2. roadways & railways
3. waterways & railways
4. roadways & waterways

Q. The process of industrialisation started in India from the mid-______ century.

1. 17th
2. 19th
3. 20th
4. 18th

Q. What propelled the development of various industries like chemical, iron and steel, sugar, cement and consumer goods in India?

1. Colonialization by European Countries.
2. The Industrial Revolution in Europe.
3. The Green Revolution.
4. The two World Wars.

Q. On a political map of India, mark any five European trading centres.

1. Calicut
2. Cochin
3. Madras
4. Pondicherry
5. Surat
6. Chinsura
7. Pulicat
8. Calcutta

Q. The beginning of the modern industry in India is associated with the development of which of these industries?

1. Jute
2. Cotton
3. Steel
4. Gold