Slow Pace of Industrial Growth

Q.

Discuss the major reasons for poverty in India.

Q. Which of these are major challenges faced by Indian industries?

1. Lack of skilled labour
2. Lack of labour supply
3. Lack of energy sources
4. Restrictive policies

Q.

The growing size of the human population is a cause of concern, justify.

Q. How did the British rule contribute to industrialisation in India?

1. Developed small-scale industries
2. Industrial Revolution in Britain helped Indian industries.
3. No development of cottage and small-scale industries in India
4. Provided raw material from Britain to the Indian industries

Q. Which of these are not major challenges faced in the growth of industries in India?

1. Lack of skilled work force
2. Restrictive policies of the government
3. Cheap energy sources
4. High demand for industrial products

Q. Which of the following is not a reason for slow industrial development in India?

1. Scarcity of capital
2. Poverty
3. Lack of skilled workers
4. Abundance of resources

Q. Which of the following is not a reason for the slow growth of industries in India?

1. Lack of raw material
2. Lack of labour
3. Lack of capital
4. Lack of skilled labour

Q. How did the import of raw materials from foreign markets impact the industrial growth in India?

1. It made raw material easily available.
2. It made production of a few foreign items possible in India.
3. It increased the cost of production, thus increasing the price.
4. It decreased the prices of the goods produced.

Q. Which of these is not a reason for the slow progress of industrial development in our country?

1. Scarcity of capital
2. Shortage of workers
3. Shortage of cheap energy sources
4. Shortage of skilled workers

Q. Assertion (A): India has less demand and therefore, a slower industrial growth.

Reason (R): The majority of the Indian population lives in poverty; they cannot save enough money for buying more goods and services.

1. Both A and R are incorrect.
2. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
3. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
4. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Q. Assertion (A): A major challenge for the industries is the supply of energy resources like coal, oil, and electricity.

Reason (R): Coal mines are located in limited areas, oil is imported from other countries, and the amount of electricity generated in India is very low.

1. Both A and R are incorrect.
2. Both A and R are correct, and R is the correct explanation of A.
3. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
4. Both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.