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Economic Sectors and Infrastructure

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This topic covers the classification of primary, secondary, and tertiary economic sectors, along with their infrastructure requirements. Questions often explore the impact of globalization, privatization, and technology on various industries. This material is frequently tested in SSC, state PSC, and UPSC examinations.

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Economic Sectors and Infrastructure Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following non-farm activities are undertaken in Palampur?

a. Dairy b. Small scale manufacturing c. Small shops d. Transport services

  1. a, b, c and d

  2. a, b and c

  3. a, b and d

  4. a, c and d

  5. b, c and d
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer as all these services are provided by the non-farm sector in Palampur. People have kept buffaloes and sell milk, manufacture jaggery etc, have small shops of eatables and daily necessities, and the transport services are provided by the rickshawallahs, tongawallahs, jeep, tractor, truck drivers and people driving the traditional bullock cart and bogey.

Multiple choice

Manufacturing sector no longer depends on agricultural sector.

Directions: A passage is given below which is followed by several possible inferences that can be drawn from the facts states in the passage. You have to examine each inference separately in the context of the passage and decide upon its degree of truth or falsity. 

The performance of India agriculture is largely dependent on amount of rainfall across the country. A substantive part of the cultivable land is dependent on irrigation which is directly related to monsoon. However, agriculture and allied activities account for less than even one-fourth of the total GDP. The component of the manufacturing sector that depends on agriculture for the supply of intermediates is not very high, which suggests that the structure of industrialization has changed over the years. Several components of the tertiary sector that are crucial for the growth of the rest of the economy have grown sizably, thanks to IT ad BPO. So it is less likely that aggregate economic growth will be adversely affected if rainfall is scanty. Yet, a somewhat different picture emerges if we look deeper into the matter. Still, a very significant chunk of the population and workforce depends on agriculture for its livelihood. A decline in agriculture reduces per capita food availability, which in turn, pulls down the standard of living

  1. If the inference is 'Definitely True' i.e. it properly follows from the given facts.

  2. If the inference is 'Probably True' though not 'definitely true' in the light of facts given.

  3. If the 'Data are Inadequate' i.e. from the facts given you cannot say whether the inference is likely to be true or false.

  4. If the inference is 'Probably False' though not 'definitely false' in the light of the facts given.

  5. If the inference is 'Definitely False' i.e. it cannot possibly be drawn from the facts given or it contradicts the given facts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that 'the component of the manufacturing sector that depends on agriculture for the supply of intermediates is not very high,' not that it has no dependency at all. The statement 'no longer depends' is too absolute and contradicts the passage which indicates some continued dependency, though reduced.

Multiple choice

Which of the following industries is located on the banks of river Hoogli near Kolkata?

  1. Cotton textile

  2. Jute textile

  3. Sugar plant

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The jute textile industry is historically concentrated on the banks of the Hooghly River near Kolkata because of the availability of raw jute from Bengal's delta region, abundant water for processing, and proximity to the port for exports. Cotton textiles are more common in western India, and sugar plants are typically located in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.

Multiple choice

Where is aniline used?

  1. Petroleum industry

  2. Dye industry

  3. Match industry

  4. Rubber industry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Aniline dyes are considered synthetic organic compounds, a carbon-based chemical is used as a dye.

Multiple choice

Of the following “Patiala” is famous for _______.

  1. woolen industry

  2. jute industry

  3. ship building

  4. sport goods
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Patiala in Punjab is renowned for manufacturing sports goods, particularly cricket equipment like bats and balls. The city has a long tradition of sports craftsmanship and supplies equipment across India.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not in the infrastructure sector?

  1. food production

  2. power generation

  3. national highways

  4. railways
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Food production (agriculture) is not classified as infrastructure sector. Power generation, national highways, and railways are all core infrastructure sectors that provide the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the economy to function.

Multiple choice

KLG Systel is associated with which of the following industries?

  1. electricity

  2. cement

  3. chemicals

  4. hydro carbon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

KLG Systel is primarily associated with the power/electricity sector, providing e-bidding solutions and IT services for electricity distribution utilities. They focus on power sector reforms and distribution automation.

Multiple choice

In which year was the Indian Railways founded?

  1. 1850

  2. 1860

  3. 1853

  4. 1845
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The first passenger train in India ran on April 16, 1853, between Bombay (Bori Bunder) and Thane, covering a distance of 34 kilometers. This marked the formal beginning of the railway system in India.

Multiple choice

The government most rigidly controls which of the following industries?

  1. Cotton

  2. Paper

  3. Cement

  4. Timber
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The paper industry is typically one of the most heavily regulated by governments due to environmental concerns, forestry management, and strategic importance. Governments control access to raw materials (trees), impose environmental regulations, and sometimes manage pricing and distribution, especially in developing economies.

Multiple choice

The definition of Small Scale Industry in India is based on

  1. sales of a unit

  2. investment in machines and equipments

  3. market coverage

  4. export capacity
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In India, Small Scale Industries (SSIs) have historically been classified based on their investment in plant and machinery or equipment. This threshold has changed over time but remains the primary criterion. Sales, market coverage, or export capacity are not defining factors for SSI classification.