Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which is NOT the characteristics of footloose industries?

Options:

They can be located in a wide variety of places

They are not dependent on any specific raw material

They produce in large quantity and pollute the environment

They produce in small quantity and also employ a small labour force

Correct Answer:

They produce in large quantity and pollute the environment

Explanation:

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