Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which industry is NOT dependent on any specific raw material?

Options:

Cottage Industries

Foot Loose Industries

Manufacturing Industries

Agro-based Industries

Correct Answer:

Foot Loose Industries

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Foot Loose Industries.

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.