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4. Industries

The chapter explores the complex processes involved in transforming raw materials into valuable products through various industries. It discusses the classification of industries based on raw materials, size, and ownership, and highlights the factors affecting industrial location, such as availability of resources and market access. Additionally, the chapter covers the significance of iron and steel industries as foundational to modern economy and the implications of industrial disasters.

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Sections

  • 4

    Industries

    This section discusses the manufacturing processes involved in converting raw materials into valuable products, the classification of industries based on various factors, and the significance of industrial regions.

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  • 4.1

    Classification Of Industries

    Industries are classified based on raw materials, size, and ownership.

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  • 4.1.1

    Raw Materials

    This section discusses the transformation of raw materials into valuable products, classifying industries based on their raw materials, size, and ownership.

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  • 4.1.2

    Size

    This section discusses the manufacturing process, types of industries based on raw materials, size, and ownership.

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  • 4.1.3

    Ownership

    This section explains the classification of industries based on ownership, highlighting private, public, joint, and cooperative sectors.

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  • 4.2

    Factors Affecting Location Of Industries

    This section discusses the manufacturing processes involved in converting raw materials into valuable products, the classification of industries based on various factors, and the significance of industrial regions.

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  • 4.3

    Industrial System

    An industrial system is composed of inputs, processes, and outputs that transform raw materials into finished products.

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  • 4.4

    Industrial Regions

    This section discusses the classification of industries, factors affecting their location, key industrial regions worldwide, and highlights the significance of the iron and steel industry.

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  • 4.4.1

    Industrial Disaster

    This section discusses significant industrial disasters and their causes, particularly focusing on the Bhopal disaster.

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  • 4.4.2

    Risk Reduction Measures

    This section discusses essential measures that can be taken to minimize risks associated with industrial accidents.

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  • 4.5

    Distribution Of Major Industries

    This section discusses the classification of industries based on raw materials, size, and ownership, along with factors influencing the location and distribution of major industries globally.

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  • 4.5.1

    Iron And Steel Industry

    The iron and steel industry is a crucial sector that encompasses the transformation of iron ore into steel, which serves as a fundamental raw material for numerous other industries.

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  • 4.6

    Jamshedpur

    Jamshedpur, originally known as Sakchi, became India's first steel city with the establishment of TISCO in 1907 and was significant for its geographical advantages.

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  • 4.7

    Exercises

    This section contains exercises that assess understanding of industrial concepts, types, and factors affecting industry location.

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  • Industries can be classifie...
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