Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which of the following characteristics of foot loose industry are correct?

A. They are not dependent an any specific raw material
B. They produce in small quantity
C. They empty a small labour force
D. They are generally very polluting industries

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A, B and D only

A, C and D only

B, C and D only

A, B and C only

Correct Answer:

A, B and C only

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.