Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Foot Loose Industries”:
1.They are located in only specific places.
2.They are dependent on specific raw materials.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Foot loose industries can be in a wide variety of places.
- They are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight loss or otherwise.
- They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere.
- They produce in small quantities and also employ a small labor force.
- These are generally not polluting industries. The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.
Source: NCERT
