Chapter Overview
Secondary activities are economic activities that involve processing natural resources to produce goods. This includes manufacturing industries, construction, and energy production. These activities are vital for industrial development and contribute significantly to national income and employment. The chapter discusses the classification of industries based on size, ownership, and type of raw material used, and analyzes spatial distribution and locational factors influencing industries globally and in India.
Important Keywords
- Secondary Activities: Activities that transform raw materials into finished goods.
- Manufacturing: Processing of raw materials into more valuable products.
- Cottage Industry: Small-scale production using traditional methods, often home-based.
- Large-scale Industry: Industries with high capital investment and mass production (e.g., iron and steel).
- Agro-based Industry: Industries that use agricultural raw materials (e.g., textile, sugar).
- Footloose Industry: Industries not tied to any specific location due to light raw material or transport cost (e.g., electronics).
- High-Tech Industry: Industries based on advanced scientific and engineering knowledge (e.g., biotechnology, IT).
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