Social Science Class 10 Important Questions Geography Chapter 6 Manufacturing Industries Question 1. What is manufacturing? To which sector of economy does it belong? Or “The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries”. Support the statement with arguments. (2016 D) Answer: Manufacturing. Production of goods in large quantities after processing from raw materials to more valuable products is called manufacturing. Manufacturing belongs to secondary sector in which the primary materials are processed and converted into finished goods. The economic strength of a country is measured by the development of manufacturing industries. Question 2. Write the importance of ‘manufacturing sector’ for our nation. Or, “Manufacturing industry is considered the backbone of economic development of India.” Give reasons. (2015 OD, 2011 D) Answer: Importance of manufacturing industries for India: It helps in modernizing agriculture, which is the base of our