Question

List major industries of Karnataka. Elaborate on any two.

Answer 1

Instructions:

1. Define industries
2. List out major industries - Iron and steel, cotton, sugar, paper, cement, and information technology
3. Explain cotton and sugar industries

Solution:&
"Industry refers to economic activity that is concerned with the production of goods, extraction of minerals or the provision of services."​
Major industries in Karnataka include:

• Iron and steel
• Cotton and textile
• Sugar
• Paper
• Cement
• Information technology

Cotton and Textile
It is an agro-based industry. The first cotton mill: MSK was set up in 1884 at Kalaburagi. Later, cotton and textile factories in Hubballi, Bengaluru, Mysuru, and Davanagere were established. After independence, Davanagere became an important cotton centre which is also known as the ‘Manchester of Karnataka’.

Sugar Industry
Like cotton, sugar is also an agro-based industry. It requires a humid climate, power supply, local market, and good transport. The first sugar industry i.e., 'Mysuru Sugar Company' (Mysugar) was established at Mandya in 1933.​