Industries Quiz - CBSE Class 8 Social Science

Free practice quiz: Industries (CBSE Class 8 Social Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 8 Social Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Industries, and 20 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Which of the following industries is known for processing raw materials into finished products?

   1. Primary industry
   2. Secondary industry
   3. Tertiary industry
   4. Quaternary industry
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   Answer: B. Secondary industry

   Secondary industries, also known as manufacturing industries, are involved in processing raw materials into finished or semi-finished products.

2. Which economic activity is NOT considered a part of the primary industry?

   1. Fishing
   2. Mining
   3. Banking
   4. Forestry
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   Answer: C. Banking

   Primary industries include activities like agriculture, mining, and forestry, which involve the extraction of raw materials from nature. Banking is a service activity and part of the tertiary industry.

3. Which technological advancement significantly boosted the Industrial Revolution?

   1. The steam engine
   2. The printing press
   3. The airplane
   4. The internet
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   Answer: A. The steam engine

   The steam engine was a pivotal invention during the Industrial Revolution, as it enabled greater productivity in manufacturing and transportation.

4. What is the role of the tertiary sector in an economy?

   1. Manufacturing goods
   2. Extracting natural resources
   3. Providing services
   4. Exploring new technology
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   Answer: C. Providing services

   The tertiary sector is engaged in providing services like education, healthcare, and finance, unlike other sectors focused on raw materials or manufacturing.

5. Which industry involves the transformation of metal ores into usable products?

   1. Mining
   2. Smelting
   3. Banking
   4. Farming
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   Answer: B. Smelting

   Smelting is the process where industrial resources like metal ores are transformed into usable products through heating and melting.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. What type of industry would a carpenter's workshop be considered?
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of a heavy industry?
3. Which industry category includes providing services rather than goods?
4. What is a key factor for the location of a heavy industry?
5. What industry is typically considered as part of the quaternary sector?
6. Which industry relies heavily on natural resources and geographic location?
7. Which industry is most likely located near water sources due to cooling requirements?
8. Why are certain industries termed as 'footloose'?
9. Which of the following is an example of a knowledge-based industry?
10. In which sector does the finance industry belong?
11. Which country led the world in industrial production in the 19th century?
12. Why are industrial agglomerations important for economic development?
13. Which stage of industrial development focuses on advanced technological research?
14. What significant change occurred in labor markets during the Industrial Revolution?
15. Why do some industries prefer urban locations despite higher costs?

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