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Karnataka State Syllabus Class 9 Social Science Geography Chapter 8 Industries of Karnataka

Class 9 Social Science Industries of Karnataka Textbook Questions and Answers

I. Fill in the blanks :

Question :
1. The first Iron and Steel Industry of Karnataka was established at __________ .
2. The Manchester of Karnataka is __________ .
3. The by-products of sugar are __________ .
4. Ammasandra has __________ industry.
5. Silicon Valley is the name of __________ city.
Answer :
1. Bhadravathi
2. Davanagere
3. Sugar
4. Cement
5. Bangalore

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II. Discuss in groups and answer the following :

Question 1.
Write a note on the industrial development in Karnataka.
Answer :
Sir M.Visvewaraiah’s contribution to the development of industries in Karnataka is immense. The hydro-electric power generation started in 1902. After 1923, many modern manufacturing units like iron and steel, soap factory, cotton and silk mills, paper, cement, paint, sugar, etc were started. After independence, many more modern industries were established.

Question 2.
Explain the development of the iron and steel industry of Karnataka.
Answer :
Mysore Iron and Steel company was established at Bhadravathi in 1923. Later it was named as Mysore Iron and Steel Industry. It was handed over to the Steel Authority of India in 1989. Today it is known as Vishveshwariah Iron and Steel Industry. Later under the private sector, Jindal Vijayanagar Steel Limited’ started in 2001 atTorangal in Bellary district.

Question 3.
Give an account on the distribution of the cotton textile industry in Karnataka.
Answer :
Fir%t Cotton textile mill, MSK mill was set up in 1884 at Gulbarga. Later mills in Hubli, Bangalore, Mysore, and Davanagere were setup. After independence most important textiles were started in Davanagere. So it is called Manchester of Karnataka. At present, there are 44 cotton textile mills in the state.

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Question 4.
What factors are essential to start a sugar industry?
Answer :
Sugarcane production, ideal climate, power supply, local market, good transport system, modern technology, skilled labor capital etc are essential to start a sugar industry.

Question 5.
Mention the reasons for the centralization of the information technology industry in Bangalore?
Answer :
The availability of the following factors has helped the establishment of IT industries in Bengaluru. They are Good climate, electric supply, technical expertise, Skilled labor, financial assistance, vast market add infrastructure, research centers.

Question 6.
Name the Industrial Regions of Karnataka.
Answer :

  1. Bengaluru – Kolar – Tumakuru Industrial region.
  2. Bengali – Dharwar region.
  3. Dakshina Kannada and Udupi region,
  4. Bellary – Raichuru – Koppal region.
  5. Mysore – Mandya Region.

III. Match the following :

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A – B
1. Dandeli – a. Cement
2. Tauranga – b. Cotton Textiles
3. Molakalmuru – c. Paper
4. Shahabad – d. IT industry
5. Infosys – e. Iron and steel
Answer :
1. (c);
2. (e);
3. (b);
4. (a);
5. (d).