Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which of the following points about footloose industry are correct?

(A) is 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:

Options:

(A), (C) and (D)

(A), (B) and (D)

(A), (B) and (C)

(B), (C) and (D)

Correct Answer:

(A), (B) and (C)

Explanation:

Foot loose industries can be located in a wide variety of places. They are not dependent on any specific raw material (A), weight losing or otherwise. They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere. They produce in small quantity (B) and also employ a small labour force (C). These are generally not polluting industries (D is incorrect). The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.