Cotton is called a 'pure' raw material because _________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → It does not lose much of its weight in the manufacturing process
Cotton is a pure raw material: it does not lose weight in manufacturing, so other factors can decide where the mill is set up.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Cotton is a “pure” raw material which does not lose weight in the manufacturing process. so other factors, like, power to drive the looms, labour, capital or market may determine the location of the industry.” |