(a) "Manufacturing sector is considered the backbone of development of the country." Justify the statement.

(i) Manufacturing industries helps in modernizing agriculture.

(ii) They also reduce the heavy dependence of people on agricultural income by providing them jobs in the secondary and tertiary sectors.

(iii) Industrial development is also a pre-condition for eradication of unemployment and poverty from our country.

(iv) It also helps in bringing down regional disparities by establishing industries in tribal and backward industries.

(v) Export of manufactured goods expands trade and commerce and brings in much needed foreign exchange.

(vi) Manufacturing contributes to the GDP and increase in per capita income.

(b) “Agriculture and industry move hand in hand.” Justify the statement.

(i) The agro industries have given a major boost to agriculture by raising its productivity.

(ii) The depend on the latter for raw materials.

(iii) They sell their products such as irrigation pumps, fertilisers, insecticides, pesticides, plastic and PVC pipes, machines and tools to the farmers.

(iv) Development and competitiveness of manufacturing industry has not only assisted agriculturalists in increasing their production but also made the production process very efficient.

(v) Both sectors have created job markets in agriculture, manufacturing and service sector.