Question

The growth of industrialisation was important for India because:

(i) Industrialisation creates employment.
(ii) It helps in the production of essential goods.
(iii) It increases the contribution of agriculture to the national income.

• A. (i), (ii), and (iii) are correct.
• B. (i) and (iii) are correct.
• C. Only (ii) is incorrect.
• D. Only (iii) is incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Only (iii) is incorrect.

Industries are important for India due to the following reasons:

1. They help increase the national income.
2. They absorb disguisedly unemployed people in agricultural sector, reducing dependence on it.
3. They use natural resources.
4. They produce essential items.
5. The export and import of manufactured goods and raw materials can also help in building relations with other nations.