With reference to the classification of industries and high-technology sectors, consider the following statements: 1. Basic industries are those whose products are used as inputs to produce other goods. 2. High-tech industries typically have a higher proportion of blue-collar workers compared to white-collar workers. 3. Technopolies refer to regionally concentrated and specialised hubs of high-tech industries. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Basic industries, like iron and steel, produce goods that are used as inputs for other industries, such as machine manufacturing.
High-tech industries are characterised by a larger proportion of white-collar (professional and skilled) workers compared to blue-collar (manual) workers.
Technopolies are regionally concentrated, self-sustaining, and highly specialised high-tech industrial hubs — examples include Silicon Valley and Silicon Forest.

Source: 12th NCERT: Fundamentals of Human Geography

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