Which of the following sectors is labour-intensive and provides employment to semi-skilled workers?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Handloom sector
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Cotton Textile Industry … Cotton textile industry has three sub-sectors i.e. handloom, powerloom and mill sectors. Handloom sector is labour-intensive and provides employment to semi-skilled workers. It requires small capital investment.” |