What is a household industry?
It is the smallest manufacturing unit. The artisans use local raw materials and simple tools to produce everyday goods in their homes with the help of their family members or part-time labour.
Write a short note on the following in about 30 words.
Footloose industries.
Differentiate between primary and secondary activities.
Discuss the major trends of modern industrial activities especially in the developed countries of the world.
Explain why high-tech industries in many countries are being attracted to the peripheral areas of major metropolitan centres.
Africa has immense natural resources and yet it is industrially the most backward continent. Comment.
What are secondary activities and why are they called secondary? Describe with examples.
How are the industries classified?
Describe the basic and consumer goods industries with examples.
Why is iron and steel industry regarded a basic industry?
State the reasons why petrochemical complexes in the U.S.A. are located mostly on the coast.
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