Class 8 Social Science — Chapter 8: Industries
6 practice questions · 2 Easy · 2 Medium · 2 Hard
Practise Class 8 Social Science Chapter 8, "Industries", with 6 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions. The set is split into 2 Easy, 2 Medium and 2 Hard questions, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Industries" is one of the chapters where dates, cause-and-effect reasoning and map/source interpretation really pays off. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+2 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the same accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Industries, then move to Medium and Hard to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 8 Social Science mastery score. A few sample questions are shown below; sign in free to practise all 6.
Key concepts: Industries (Class 8 Social Science)
This chapter covers industries — their classification, the factors affecting their location, and major industries like iron-steel, textiles and IT.
- Industry & classification
- Industries are classified by raw material (agro/mineral-based), size, ownership and the nature of the product.
- Factors of location
- Availability of raw materials, labour, capital, power, market and transport decide where an industry locates.
- Iron and steel
- A basic 'feeder' industry whose products are used by many others; e.g. Jamshedpur (TISCO) and the Pittsburgh region.
- Textile industry
- Cotton textiles (e.g. Ahmedabad, Osaka) is a major agro-based industry.
- Information technology
- A fast-growing knowledge-based industry; Bengaluru and Silicon Valley are key hubs.
💡 Exam tips for Industries
- Iron and steel is a basic industry because its products feed almost all other industries.
- Remember the location factors and pair industries with their famous centres (e.g. IT → Bengaluru).
Sample questions
Iron and steel industry is:
Foundation for other industries.
SAIL is a:
Steel Authority of India Ltd.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy (1984) was due to:
Major industrial disaster.
Industries — FAQs
What are the key concepts in Class 8 Social Science Industries?+
This chapter covers industries — their classification, the factors affecting their location, and major industries like iron-steel, textiles and IT. Key ideas include Industry & classification, Factors of location, Iron and steel, Textile industry, Information technology.
What does Class 8 Social Science Chapter 8 (Industries) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 6 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Industries" — 2 Easy, 2 Medium and 2 Hard — each with a timed quiz and an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Industries" questions free to practise?+
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How should I revise "Industries" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium and Hard for application-level practice. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
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