Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Industries that largely depend on component parts that can be obtained from any where, are called :

Options:

Footloose industries

Agro-industries

Small scale industries

Mechanised industries

Correct Answer:

Footloose industries

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.