Q1
What is a primary industry?
AExtracting raw materials from nature
BProviding services only
CManufacturing only
DSelling goods only
SSCClass 8 (SSC)Geography (भूगोल)Ch 8 · Topic 1
Industries
Industries transform raw materials into finished products, and understanding types of industries helps us appreciate economic development an
Core concept
Primary industries extract raw materials directly from nature, like mining, fishing, and agriculture, forming the basis for other industries.
How it works
Secondary industries, or manufacturing industries, process raw materials into finished or semi-finished products, like steel or textile production.
Why it matters
Tertiary industries provide services rather than physical products, like banking, transportation, education, and healthcare.
Key detail
The location of industries often depends on factors like availability of raw materials, labour, transportation, and market access.
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• Primary industries: extract raw materials.
• Examples: mining, fishing, agriculture.
• Secondary industries: manufacturing, processing.
• Examples: steel, textile production.
• Tertiary industries: provide services.
• Examples: banking, transportation, education.
• Industry location depends on raw materials, labour.
• Also transportation, market access matter.