Industry

10 UPSC Mains GS I questions on Industry, 2013 to 2021, newest first, as UPSC set them. See also practice questions on Industry toppers answered.

1. 2021 Q5Despite India being one of the countries of the Gondwanaland, its mining industry contributes much less to its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in percentage. Discuss.10 marks · 150 words
2. 2021 Q17What are the main socio-economic implications arising out of the development of IT industries in major cities of India ?15 marks · 250 words
3. 2020 Q7Account for the present location of iron and steel industries away from the source of raw material, by giving examples.10 marks · 150 words
4. 2019 Q6Can the strategy of regional resource-based manufacturing help in promoting employment in India ?10 marks · 150 words
5. 2019 Q7Discuss the factors for localisation of agro-based food processing industries of North-West India.10 marks · 150 words
6. 2018 Q16What is the significance of Industrial Corridors in India ? Identifying industrial corridors, explain their main characteristics.15 marks · 250 words
7. 2017 Q15Petroleum refineries are not necessarily located nearer to crude oil producing areas, particularly in many of the developing countries. Explain its implications.15 marks · 250 words
8. 2014 Q23Account for the change in the spatial pattern of the Iron and Steel industry in the world.10 marks · 150 words
9. 2013 Q23(a)Do you agree that there is a growing trend of opening new sugar mills in southern States of India? Discuss with justification.5 marks · 100 words
10. 2013 Q23(b)Analyze the factors for the highly decentralized cotton textile industry in India.5 marks · 100 words

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