Which of the following characteristics is not associated with "Technopolies"?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → They use locally available raw materials.
Technopolies are regions where high-tech industries are concentrated. These industries rest on research and development and on highly skilled workers, not on local raw materials.
Option (1) They have presence of high-tech Industries. — Associated with technopolies. Technopolies are made up of high-tech industries, as in Silicon Valley near San Francisco.
Option (2) They are self-sustained. — Associated with technopolies. High-tech industries that are regionally concentrated and self-sustained are called technopolies.
Option (3) They employ highly specialized workers. — Associated with technopolies. White collar highly skilled specialists greatly outnumber the production workers in high-tech industry.
Option (4) They use locally available raw materials. — Not associated with technopolies. This is a feature of small scale manufacturing, which uses local raw material, simple power-driven machines and semi-skilled labour.
NCERT (2026-27): “Concept of High Technology Industry … High technology, or simply high-tech, is the latest generation of manufacturing activities. It is best understood as the application of intensive research and development (R and D) efforts leading to the manufacture of products of an advanced scientific and engineering character. Professional (white collar) workers make up a large share of the total workforce. These highly skilled specialists greatly outnumber the actual production (blue collar) workers.” “High-tech industries which are regionally concentrated, self-sustained and highly specialised are called technopolies.” “Small Scale Manufacturing … Small scale manufacturing is distinguished from household industries by its production techniques and place of manufacture (a workshop outside the home/cottage of the producer). This type of manufacturing uses local raw material, simple power-driven machines and semi-skilled labour.” |