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Secondary Activities

Karnataka Board · Class 12 · Geography

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Introduction to Secondary Activities

  • Secondary activities transform raw materials into valuable products through manufacturing, processing, and construction
  • They add value to primary products - cotton becomes yarn, iron ore becomes steel
  • Essential for economic development and employment generation
2

Characteristics of Modern Large Scale Manufacturing

  • Specialization of skills and methods - mass production vs craft production
  • Mechanization and automation - use of machines and computer-controlled systems
  • Technological innovation through R&D for quality control and efficiency
3

Factors Influencing Industrial Location

  • Access to Market - most important factor, requires demand and purchasing power
  • Access to Raw Materials - cheap, easy transport, proximity for bulky/perishable materials
  • Labor Supply - availability of skilled workers, though automation reducing dependence
4

Classification of Manufacturing Industries - By Size

  • Household/Cottage Industries - smallest units, family-based, local materials and markets
  • Small Scale Manufacturing - workshop-based, simple machinery, semi-skilled labor
  • Large Scale Manufacturing - large market, advanced technology, mass production, heavy capital investment

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Economic activities that add valueThe process of transforming raw materialsKey factors influencing where industries establishThe smallest manufacturing units where artisansIndustrial production characterized by large markets

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