Manufacturing Industries Essay

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PROJECT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES Q1. Why are textile industries concentrated more in Maharashtra and Gujarat? Give 4 points. A1. The textile industries are concentrated more in Maharashtra and Gujarat because:- 1. Both the places have warm and humid climate which is favourable for spinning and weaving textiles. 2. These places have large local markets. 3. These places provide with cheap, skilled and unskilled labour. 4. These places have lot of developed means of transport. Q2. Why is Bangalore called the “Silicon Valley of India”? State any five points. A2. Bangalore is called the “Silicon Valley of India” because:- 1. This city has emerged as a major center of engineering, education & has developed into manufacturing center of wide range of products like machine tools, scientific equipments, aircraft, electrical motors, textile machinery and many other products. 2. It has a unique position in the high tech global industry. 3. A large pool of well-qualified and low cost scientific personnel, proficient in English represents the ideal work force. 4. An ambient climate throughout the year, good infrastructure and communication network make Bangalore an attractive location for employment. 5. It is also a host of social and cultural amenities. Q3. How did history of IT services begin? What are the effects of growth of IT industry in India? Mention any three effects. A3. The history of IT services with the development of a digital electronic computer in the U.S.A. in 1946 for defence purposes. The effects of IT industry in India are:- 1. It led to the development of digital micro-electronic devices. It improved the tele-communication system. 2. It provides employment to 10 million people in the country. 3. India now produces electronic goods valuing millions of rupees annually and a part of it is exported. Q4. Define
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