Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

(i) Shipbuilding — Heavy Industry
Shipbuilding uses heavy and bulky raw materials such as iron, steel, and large machinery, and the finished product (a ship) is also extremely heavy and large. Hence, it is classified as a heavy industry.

(ii) Electric Bulb Manufacturing — Light Industry
Electric bulb manufacturing uses light raw materials (glass, fine wires, gas) and produces light finished goods. Hence, it is classified as a light industry.

Source: Classification of Industries, Chapter 6

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• The NCERT table in this chapter lists Shipbuilding under heavy industries and Electric Bulbs under light industries — quote this directly.
• The key criterion is the bulk and weight of both raw materials AND finished goods — mention both to score full marks.
• Keep each answer to 1–2 lines with a clear reason; the "why" is essential for the marks.