Question

Read the following statement :
A. Cottage industrial occupations are hereditary in nature.
B. Some of the goods produced in cottage industries, are also exported .
C. Cottage industries adopt high level of technology and required huge capital.
Which of the following is correct ?

• A. 'A' is true and Band C are false
• B. 'A' is false and B & C are true
• C. 'B' is true and A & C are false
• D. 'C' is false and A & B are true

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Cottage industries-

(1) These are household industries in which the craftsmen make goods in their homes with the help of their family members.

(2) They invest very little capital, use local raw materials and simple tools.

(3) Little or no power is used.

(4) They sell their product in the local market but some of the goods are exported.

(5) Example- Pottery, Jewellery, Decorative items, Jems, and Jellies. Etc.