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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Industries are part of the _______________ sector.
   2. The three types of industries based on scale are _______________, ________________ and ________________.
   3. On the basis of raw materials used, industries can be classified into _________________, ___________________ and __________________.
   4. Ethanol is produced from _____________________.
   5. ____________________, _____________________, ______________________ and __________________ are world leaders in the automobile industry.
2. 2.

   Mark the following as True or False. Correct the sentences that are false.

   1. Pottery, weaving and handicrafts are examples of large-scale industries.
   2. The Indo-Gangetic Plain in India is completely unsuitable for industries.
   3. Sugar is mainly used to manufacture medicines.
   4. Aquaculture is the cultivation of fish in rivers.
   5. The emission of excessive greenhouse gases by industries accelerates global warming.
3. 3.

   Agriculture is part of the primary sector. Give reasons.

4. 4.

   Industries are generally located near sources of raw materials. Give reasons.

5. 5.

   Industries that produce perishable goods are situated near markets. Give reasons.

6. 6.

   The iron and steel industry is a fundamental industry. Give reasons.