Jute

Q.

18. In which states of India jute is grown ?

Q. India’s first jute mill was set up at Rishra near _________ in 1855.

1. Kolkata
2. Delhi
3. Mumbai
4. Chennai

Q. India stands in the production of raw jute and jute goods. In terms of exporting jute, it stands in the world.

1. third
2. fourth
3. first
4. second

Q.

Which one of the following countries is giving stiff competition to India with regard to the jute industry?

1. Philippines

2. Thailand

3. Bangladesh

4. Brazil

Q. Which among the following statements are false about jute industry?

1. Most of the jute mills in India are along the banks of the Yamuna river.
2. Government has come up with policies to boost the Jute production.
3. No substitutes for jute, hence no competition.
4. India’s first jute mill was set up at Rishra.

Q. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding jute industry?

1. Most of the jute mills in India are along the banks of the Hugli river.
2. India is the largest exporter of jute in the world.
3. Demand for jute has increased over the years.
4. India’s first jute mill was set up at Rishra.

Q.

Which one of the following is an agro-based industry?

1. Toothpaste

2. Iron and steel

3. Sewing machine

4. Jute

Q. What is the rank of India in the production of cotton in the world?

1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth

Q. India ranks ____ in the export of jute goods.

1. First
2. Second
3. Third
4. Fourth

Q.

Which of the following is not a major jute-producing state?

1. Maharashtra

2. Assam

3. Odisha

4. West Bengal

Q. Being a major fibre crop of Tamil Nadu, cotton is largely cultivated in _____ districts.

1. Coimbatore,
2. Thirunelveli,
3. Cuddalore
4. Villupuram
5. All of these

Q. Nearly 90% jute industries are located in _____ mainly along the _____ river.

1. Uttar Pradesh, Ganga
2. Andhra Pradesh, Godavari
3. Odisha, Mahanadi
4. West Bengal, Hooghly

Q. Which district ranks first in cotton production?

1. Haveri
2. Vijayapura
3. Koppal
4. Chitradurga

Q.

92 Where Jute plants are grown? Name them.

Q. Mention the major areas of jute production in India.