Industries that largely depend on component parts that can be obtained from anywhere, are called :
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Footloose industries
‘Footloose’ means free to move. Such industries are not tied to any raw material, so they can be set up in many places.
Note: A similar question was also asked in CUET (UG) 2023 on 31-05-2023 (Slot 2).
NCERT (2026-27): “Foot Loose Industries … 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.” |