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| (a) | "Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of the economic development of a country." Justify the statement. |
| OR | |
| (b) | "Agriculture and industries complement each other." Justify the statement. |
[5 marks]
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SECTION-C
(Short Answer Type Questions)
'Manufacturing industries are considered the backbone of economic development.' Justify the statement.
[3 marks]
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How has Information Technology affected Electronic Industry? Explain.
[3 marks]
4
Study the given flowchart and answer the questions that follow :

(5.1) Which is the basic material required for garment manufacturing?
(5.2) Give one example of value addition in the textile industry.
[2 marks]