The iron and steel industry is the basic industry because

• it provides employment to many people

• all other industries–heavy, medium and light depend on it for their machinery

• it makes use of iron ore which is a basic ore

• all of these

Name any three physical factors for the location of an industry.

Name any three human factors for the location of an industry.

What are basic industries? Give an example.

Name the important raw materials used in manufacturing of cement.

How are integrated steel plants different from mini steel plants? What problems does the industry face? What recent developments have led to a rise in the production capacity?

How do industries pollute the environment?

Discuss the steps to be taken to minimise environmental degradation by industry.

Used to drive machinery (5) P ..........................

People who work in a factory (6) W ..........................

Where the product is sold (6) M ..........................