ICSE Class 10

General instructions: Answer all questions. Marks are shown in brackets [ ].

Objective

1. 1.
   Which of the following is a problem faced by the sugar industry in India?

   1. A. Excessive government subsidies leading to overproduction.
   2. B. Sugarcane farms located far from sugar mills, increasing transportation costs.
   3. C. Year-round availability of sugarcane, causing storage issues.
   4. D. High demand for sugar in international markets, leading to shortages domestically.
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2. 2.
   Which of the following is a basic/key industry?

   1. A. Iron and Steel Industry
   2. B. Silk Industry
   3. C. Electronic Industry
   4. D. Cotton textile Industry
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3. 3.
   ______ industry forms the backbone of industrial development in any country.

   1. A. Chemical
   2. B. Iron and steel
   3. C. Coal
   4. D. Electronics
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4. 4.
   Which of the following is a key similarity between the woollen industry and the silk industry?

   1. A. Both rely on synthetic raw materials.
   2. B. Both are agro-based industries.
   3. C. Both are primarily export-oriented.
   4. D. Both are located near coastal regions.
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5. 5.
   Which of the following is a reason for the need for rapid industrialisation in India?

   1. A. To reduce dependence on foreign trade and promote self-sufficiency in agriculture.
   2. B. To increase national and per capita income, eliminate unemployment, and address regional imbalances.
   3. C. To focus solely on the development of the service sector.
   4. D. To replace all traditional industries with modern technology overnight.
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6. 6.
   How does an integrated steel plant differ from a mini steel plant in terms of raw materials?

   1. A. Integrated plants use scrap steel; mini plants use iron ore.
   2. B. Integrated plants use iron ore and coal; mini plants use scrap steel.
   3. C. Both use the same raw materials but in different quantities.
   4. D. Mini plants use only coal; integrated plants use only iron ore.
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7. 7.
   Which of the following is a key difference between public sector and private sector industries?

   1. A. Public sector industries are profit-driven, while private sector industries focus on welfare.
   2. B. Public sector industries are owned by the government, while private sector industries are owned by individuals or companies.
   3. C. Public sector industries operate on a small scale, while private sector industries are large-scale.
   4. D. Public sector industries produce consumer goods, while private sector industries produce capital goods.
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8. 8.
   Which of the following sequences correctly lists the three basic steps involved in steel making?

   1. A. Ore reduction, rolling mills, steel making furnaces.
   2. B. Ore reduction, steel making furnaces, rolling mills.
   3. C. Steel making furnaces, ore reduction, rolling mills.
   4. D. Rolling mills, ore reduction, steel making furnaces.
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9. 9.
   Which of the following is an international problem faced by the jute industry?

   1. A. High production costs due to outdated machinery in local mills.
   2. B. Stiff competition from synthetic fibers like plastic in the global market.
   3. C. Lack of government subsidies for jute farmers in India.
   4. D. Insufficient rainfall in jute-growing regions affecting yield.
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10. 10.
    Which of the following are mismatched?

    1. A. Electronics: Kanpur
    2. B. Petrochemicals: Chennai
    3. C. Software: Bengaluru
    4. D. Entertainment: Mumbai
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