Which of the following industries produces raw materials for other industries?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Basic industries
Industries can be grouped by their output. Basic industries make products that other industries use as raw materials. For example, iron and steel is used to make machines.
Option (1) Cottage industries — Incorrect. This is the smallest manufacturing unit. Artisans use local raw materials and simple tools to make everyday goods at home.
Option (2) Small-scale industries — Incorrect. These work in a workshop outside the home and use local raw material, simple power-driven machines and semi-skilled labour.
Option (3) Basic industries — Correct. Their products are used as raw materials to make other goods.
Option (4) Footloose industries — Incorrect. These can be located in a wide variety of places, because they do not depend on any specific raw material.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2026 on 24-05-2026 (Slot 1).
NCERT (2026-27): “Industries Based On Output/Product … You have seen some machines and tools made of iron or steel. The raw material for such machines and tools is iron and steel. Which is itself an industry. The industry whose products are used to make other goods by using them as raw materials are basic industries.” |