Question

1. Give reasons : ‘In India agriculture is a primary activity'

2.Give two examples for each of the following:
a. Agro-based Industries
b. Public Sector Industries
c. Cottage Industries​

Answer 1

A large portion of India is full of highly fertile land. Moreover, India is a densely populated country and hence needs food grain production on a large scale. The monsoon climate of India is highly favourable for farming. Hence, agriculture is the main economic activity in India.

2.a)Agro-based industries use agricultural products as raw materials. Two examples of agro- based industries are cotton textile industry and jute industry.

b)Examples of the Public Sector

Examples of the Public SectorEducation (Schools, Libraries)

Examples of the Public SectorEducation (Schools, Libraries)Electricity.

c)Cottage Industry Examples

Cottage Industry ExamplesCottage manufacturing in fabrics have included spinning thread, weaving cloth, sewing garments and shoemaking. Woodworking and carpentry have produced housewares such as cabinetry and furniture. ... These financially-backed developments drove much industry from the cottage to the factory.

Answer 2

Answer:

1 -》A large portion of India is full of highly fertile land. Moreover, India is a densely populated country and hence needs food grain production on a large scale. The monsoon climate of India is highly favourable for farming. Hence, agriculture is the main economic activity in India

Explanation:

2-》 a. textile and jute industries

b. indian oil corporation and State bank of

Indian

c. salons and gardeners