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Which of the following statement is NOT true in respect of small scale industries? |
Small scale manufacturing is distinguished from household industries by its production techniques and place of manufacture (a workshop outside the home/cottage of the producer). This type of manufacturing uses local raw material, simple power -driven machines and semi-skilled labour. It provides employment and raises local purchasing power. None of the above |
None of the above |
The correct answer is option 4: None of the above Option 1: Small scale manufacturing is distinguished from household industries by its production techniques and place of manufacture (a workshop outside the home/cottage of the producer). This statement is correct. Option 2: This type of manufacturing uses local raw material, simple power-driven machines and semi-skilled labour. This statement is also correct. Option 3: It provides employment and raises local purchasing power. This statement is correct as well because small scale industries generate jobs and increase income levels in local areas. Therefore, none of the given statements is incorrect. NCERT: "Small scale manufacturing is distinguished from household industries by its production techniques and place of manufacture (a workshop outside the home/cottage of the producer). This type of manufacturing uses local raw material, simple power -driven machines and semi-skilled labour. It provides employment and raises local purchasing power. Therefore, countries like India, China, Indonesia and Brazil, etc. have developed labour-intensive small scale manufacturing in order to provide employment to their population." |
