Which of the following points about footloose industry are correct?
(A) Not dependent on any specific raw material
(B) Production in small quantity
(C) Employ small labour force
(D) Highly polluting industry
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (A), (B) and (C)
Footloose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.
(A) Not dependent on any specific raw material — Correct. They depend on component parts that can be obtained anywhere, not on one specific raw material.
(B) Production in small quantity — Correct. Footloose industries produce in small quantity.
(C) Employ small labour force — Correct. Along with small output, they employ a small labour force.
(D) Highly polluting industry — Incorrect. Footloose industries are generally not polluting industries. NTA changed “not polluting” to “highly polluting”, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
Note: The same question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 12-06-2023 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27):
Box: Foot Loose Industries |
