{"id":1986,"date":"2021-12-23T14:35:07","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T09:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/?p=1986"},"modified":"2025-05-16T14:41:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T09:11:16","slug":"social-science_viii-class_geography_industries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-8\/social-science-geography\/chapter-5-industries\/","title":{"rendered":"Ncert Solutions for Class 8 Geography Chapter 5 Social Science &#8211; Industries &#8211; Free PDF Download\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_37 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><label for=\"item\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' style='display:block'><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-8\/social-science-geography\/chapter-5-industries\/#The_first_mill_was_established_in_Mumbai_in_1854\" title=\"The first mill was established in Mumbai in 1854.\">The first mill was established in Mumbai in 1854.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/ncert-solutions\/class-8\/social-science-geography\/chapter-5-industries\/#Class_8_Social_Science_-_Resources_and_Development_NCERT_Solutions_Industries_Chapter_5\" title=\"Class 8 Social Science &#8211; 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These solutions assist students in improving their exam marks and are also beneficial to students who wish to prepare a chapter from scratch. Most pupils dislike Social Studies because the book&#8217;s language is tough for them. They would be able to understand the subject and avoid cramming by using the NCERT Solution. These NCERT Solutions take students through the entire Chapter in a way that builds their confidence. Even if a student has never studied the Chapter before, he can use these NCERT Solutions to learn more about it.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You may also get NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Maths and NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Science to help you revise the syllabus and improve your test scores.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong> Answer the following questions. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(i) What is meant by the term &#8216;industry&#8217;?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>The industry refers to the economic activity concerned with producing goods, extracting minerals, or providing services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(ii) Which main factors influence an industry&#8217;s location?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>The location of industries is affected by the availability of raw material, land, water, labour, power, capital, transport, and market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(iii) Which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>The iron and steel industry is the backbone of modern industry. This is because it is a &#8220;feeder&#8221; industry whose products are used as raw materials for other industries.<\/li>\n<li>Almost everything is either made of iron or Steel or has been made with tools and machinery of these metals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>iii) Oil wells are drilled with steel machinery.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Steel pipelines transport oil.<\/li>\n<li>Minerals are mined with steel equipment.<\/li>\n<li>Farm machines are mostly made of Steel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>vii) Large buildings have steel frameworks.<\/p>\n<p>(iv) Why did the cotton textile industry rapidly expand in Mumbai?<\/p>\n<p><strong>The cotton textile industry expanded rapidly in Mumbai initially because of the presence of many favourable conditions like:-<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Warm and moist climate,<\/li>\n<li>A port situated nearby the industrial area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>iii) Easy availability of raw materials.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>Availability of skilled labour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_first_mill_was_established_in_Mumbai_in_1854\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The first mill was established in Mumbai in 1854.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tick the correct answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(i) Fort Gloster is located in<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>(a) West Bengal<\/li>\n<li>(b) California<\/li>\n<li>(c) Gujarat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>(ii) Which one of the following is a natural fiber?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li>(a) nylon<\/li>\n<li>(b) jute<\/li>\n<li>(c) acryclic<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Answer:<br \/>\n(i) (a),<br \/>\n(ii) (b),<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Distinguish between the followings.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>(i) Agro-based and mineral-based industry<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"306\"><strong>Agro-based industries<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"309\"><strong>Mineral-based industries<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30\">i.<\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">The industries which obtain raw materials from agriculture are called agro-based industries.<\/td>\n<td width=\"33\">i.<\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Industries based on minerals for their raw materials are termed mineral-based industries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30\">ii.<\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">These industries employ in rural areas.<\/td>\n<td width=\"33\">ii.<\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">They provide employment both to rural and urban labour.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30\">iii.<\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">Agro-based industries are mostly in private or cooperative sectors.<\/td>\n<td width=\"33\">iii.<\/td>\n<td width=\"276\">These industries are generally located in the public sector due to the huge investments.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"30\">iv.<\/td>\n<td width=\"276\"><strong>Ex &#8211; <\/strong>Jute, sugar, cotton textile, plantation vegetable oil.<\/td>\n<td width=\"33\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"276\"><strong>Ex &#8211;<\/strong> Iron and steel industry, machine tools industry.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>(ii) Public sector and joint sector industry<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 86.3019%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.1623%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"306\"><strong>Public Sector Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5333%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"309\"><strong>Joint Sector Industry<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 5.2795%;\" width=\"30\">i.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.8828%;\" width=\"276\">The industry owned and controlled by State Government or the Central Government is called the public sector industry.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.34085%;\" width=\"33\">i.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 54.1925%;\" width=\"276\">The industry owned and controlled by the Government and individuals is called joint sector industries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 5.2795%;\" width=\"30\">ii.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.8828%;\" width=\"276\">The Government manages huge capital for the industry. Hence investment in public sector industries is huge.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.34085%;\" width=\"33\">ii.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 54.1925%;\" width=\"276\">Government and individuals manage capital. Hence capital investment is huge but less than in public sector industries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 5.2795%;\" width=\"30\">iii.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 44.8828%;\" width=\"276\">Employees appointed by the Government manage these industries. Hence management of the industry is in the hands of government servants.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 4.34085%;\" width=\"33\">iii.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 54.1925%;\" width=\"276\">Government servants and private employees manage these industries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50.1623%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"306\"><strong>Ex:<\/strong>   Indian railways, Steel plants at Durgapur, Bhilai, HMT, Heavy Electrical, etc.<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 58.5333%;\" colspan=\"2\" width=\"309\"><strong>Ex:<\/strong> Cement industries, paper industries, information technology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Give two examples of the following in the space provided : <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>(i) Raw Materials: _____________ and _____________________<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ans.<\/span> Iron ore and Cotton<\/p>\n<p>(ii) End products: _______________ and _________________________<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ans.<\/span> Steel and Cloth<\/p>\n<p>(iii) Tertiary Activities: ________________ and __________<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ans.<\/span> Transport and Bankimg<\/p>\n<p>(iv) Agro-based Industries: ____________ and ____________<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ans.<\/span> Dairy and Sugar<\/p>\n<p>(v) Cottage Industries: ___________ and ________________<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ans.<\/span> Pottery and Basket Weaving<\/p>\n<p>(vi) Co-operatives: ______________ and _____________<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Ans.<\/span> Mother Dairy and Anand Milk Union Limited<\/p>\n<h2><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Class 8 Social Science &#8211; Resources and Development NCERT Solutions Industries, Chapter 5<\/span> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chapter 5 of NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Geography Resources and Development is free downloadable. Once downloaded, these solutions are available to the student, even if internet access is not available. Students can print these solutions if they prefer to study from a paper copy. These NCERT Solutions for Class 8 are available on our website and app. These NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Geography are available for all chapters and serve as a quick reference for students who desire to improve their test or exam scores. Solutions are created in a fairly straightforward manner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NCERT Solutions Class 8 Chapter 5 is meticulously created by our subject experts, considering all factors such as weightage, pattern, test trend, etc. Many pupils memorize the Social Studies answers because they don&#8217;t comprehend the terminology. As a result, these solutions are written student-friendly, and all students should use these NCERT Solutions to improve their grades.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Class 8 Resources and Development NCERT Solutions Chapter 5: Industries in Geography <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industries are covered in Chapter 5 of the Geography curriculum for Class 8. This chapter is from the book Resources and Development in Geography. You may be familiar with the Chapter if you are a Class 8 student. The fifth Chapter, Industries, is focused on businesses. It covers issues such as the industry&#8217;s purpose, why we need industries, etc. Other subjects include raw material and ownership-based industries, factors impacting an industry&#8217;s location, the industrial system, industrial regions, iron and steel industries, cotton textile industries, a case study of Jamshedpur and Ahmedabad, and so on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our subject matter specialists have put together these NCERT Solutions Class 8 Material 5 Geography in a way that not only explains the Chapter but also prepares students for tests.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources and Development in Geography 8 Weightage in Chapter 5<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Social Studies Geography curriculum includes Chapter 5 Industries. 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As a result, NCERT Solutions are essential for all students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the significance of NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Geography Chapter 5?<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preparing from our NCERT Solutions Class 8 is a terrific technique for students to comprehend the Chapter in less time while also increasing their chances of becoming a top student.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These solutions also aid in the Development of exam strategies for students.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A detailed examination of the Chapter is provided and its weighting to aid students in their preparation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Our specialists develop these NCERT Solutions in a highly simplified way that students easily understand.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Students frequently consult our study materials, which aid them in all facets of the examination.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (Frequently Asked Questions) <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Question: What is industry, and how is it classified according to raw materials and size?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Answer:<\/span><\/strong> Industry is an economic activity that involves either processing raw materials to produce a more useful processed good or delivering services.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industries are categorized.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Plant and animal-based raw materials are used in agro-based industries. Take, for example, the vegetable oil sector.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mineral-based industries rely on mineral ores as a source of raw materials\u2014for example, railways, industrial manufacturing, etc.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marine-based industries relied on raw materials from the sea and were previously employed in the fish oil industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forest-based industries rely on forest-based raw materials to operate. Formerly known as Ex Pharmaceuticals.] Based on the industries&#8217; raw materials-<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Question. What variables influence the location of a particular industry?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Answer:<\/strong><\/span> The following are some of the elements that influence the location of an industry:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square;\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Land availability- Land is necessary to establish the industry&#8217;s infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Raw material availability\u2014Without raw materials, the industry cannot function. The supply of basic resources must be ensured.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Funds-Availability of capital is also critical in meeting the costs of running a business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water availability\u2014Water is a necessary component of all types of industry. In the absence of a source of water, an industry may fail.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manpower is required for industries to function. The industry must be established in areas with readily available labour.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_Chapter_5_of_Class_8_Social_Science_Resources_and_Development_how_does_agro-based_industry_vary_from_mineral-based_industry\"><\/span>According to Chapter 5 of Class 8 Social Science Resources and Development, how does agro-based industry vary from mineral-based industry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAgro-based companies rely on natural resources such as plants and animals for their basic materials. Crops and animal skin are two vital raw materials utilised in agro-based enterprises. The leather and food processing industries are two examples of agro-based initiatives. Mineral ores provide the raw materials for mineral-based businesses. The iron and steel industry is an example of agro-based industry. Raw minerals, such as raw iron, are utilised as raw materials in mineral-based businesses.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_tell_me_where_I_can_find_NCERT_Solutions_for_Chapter_5_of_Social_Science_Resources_and_Development_in_Class_8\"><\/span>Can you tell me where I can find NCERT Solutions for Chapter 5 of Social Science Resources and Development in Class 8?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNCERT Solutions for Chapter 5 of Class 8 Social Science Resources and Development can be found on Infinity Learn. Topic experts provide all solutions for simple comprehension and learning. Students can use the solutions to assist them in comprehending the concepts presented in the Chapter. NCERT Solutions for Chapter 5 of Class 8 Social Science Resources and Development are available for free download from Infinity Learn official website or the Infinity Learn app. They can also use notes to study for their examinations.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_Chapter_5_of_Class_8_Social_Science_Resources_and_Development_what_do_you_know_about_the_Cotton_Textile_Industry_in_Osaka\"><\/span>According to Chapter 5 of Class 8 Social Science Resources and Development, what do you know about the Cotton Textile Industry in Osaka?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIn Japan, Osaka is known for its textile industry. Because of its good geographical qualities, it became a prominent centre for forming the cotton textile industry. The land was easily accessible. Cotton grows best in a warm, humid climate, and Osaka had a warm, humid climate that aided in cotton growth. The cotton crops were irrigated with water from the Yodo River.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_may_NCERT_Solutions_for_Class_8_Social_Science_Resources_and_Development_Chapter_5_aid_my_exam_preparation\"><\/span>How may NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science Resources and Development Chapter 5 aid my exam preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOn Infinity Learn, you can find NCERT Solutions for Chapter 5 of Class 8 Social Science Resources and Development. Because the NCERT Solutions are offered in easy language to help students understand the key principles of the Chapter, they can be incredibly valuable for Class 8 pupils. Students can get the PDF from the NCERT Solutions for Chapter 5 of Social Science Resources and Development for Class 8. The NCERT Solutions for Chapter 5 of Social Science Resources and Development in Class 8 are well-explained. Students can study the answers to help them prepare for their exams.\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card \">\n\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t<h5><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"According_to_Chapter_5_of_Class_8_Social_Science_Resources_and_Development_what_role_does_steel_play_in_the_modern_industry\"><\/span>According to Chapter 5 of Class 8 Social Science Resources and Development, what role does steel play in the modern industry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tSteel is the most widely utilised raw material in various industries. Steel is a robust material that may also be easily cut. 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