Read the following statements about Footloose industries carefully:
(A) They are dependent on specific raw material weight losing or otherwise.
(B) They largely depend on the component parts which can be obtained anywhere.
(C) They produce in small quantity and also employ a small labour force.
(D) The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → (B), (C) and (D) Only
Footloose industries can be located in a wide variety of places, because no one raw material ties them to one spot.
(A) They are dependent on specific raw material weight losing or otherwise. — False. Footloose industries are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight losing or otherwise. NTA changed “not dependent” to “dependent”, and a true line became false. Read every word before you mark the answer.
(B) They largely depend on the component parts which can be obtained anywhere. — True. Their inputs are component parts that can be obtained anywhere, so they can be set up in many places.
(C) They produce in small quantity and also employ a small labour force. — True. They are small units: small output and a small labour force.
(D) The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network. — True. Good road links decide where they are set up.
NCERT (2026-27):
Box: Foot Loose Industries |
