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1.

State whether the following is true or false.The Deccan Plateau is a major cotton producing region.

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The Deccan Plateau is a major cotton producing region.  

True.

2.

State whether the following is true or false.Other industries depend on the steel industry for infrastructural material.

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Other industries depend on the steel industry for infrastructural material.

True.

3.

State whether the following is true or false.Steel industry is set up in areas where raw materials are available.

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Steel industry is set up in areas where raw materials are available. 

True.

4.

Match the following.AB1. Steel(i) Southern USA2. Cotton(ii) sugar3. Bengaluru(iii) Bokaro4. Brazil(iv) Fish5. Omega -3(v) IT

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AB
1. Steel(iii) Bokaro
2. Cotton(i) Southern USA
3. Bengaluru(v) IT
4. Brazil(ii) sugar
5. Omega -3(iv) Fish

5.

Why is the steel industry considered the basic industry on which other industries depend?

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Steel is the necessary raw material for making machines as well as other infrastructural material for other industries. The iron and steel industry is the basic industry on which other industries are dependent. Steel industry is dependent on raw materials such as iron ore, limestone, manganese and coal. Since these are heavy and bulky, this industry is usually located in the vicinity of the areas where these raw materials are available.

6.

State whether the following is true or false.Practising the principle of 3 Rs can help in controlling pollution.

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Practising the principle of 3 Rs can help in controlling pollution.

True.

7.

Which are the major automobile-producing countries in the world?

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The top five car producing countries in the world that manufacture the most cars in the world are China, USA, Japan, Germany and South Korea.

8.

Name the factors that have made Bengaluru a major IT centre.

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Bengaluru has become a major IT centre because of its pleasant climate, good transportation facilities,highly trained professionals and progressive government policies.

9.

Why are cotton textile centres located in the Deccan Plateau?

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Cotton textile centres located in the Deccan Plateau due to following reasons: 

1. Thick dark soil obtained which is suitable for growth of cotton and large production of cotton. 

2. Abundant and cheap labour.