Identify the type of manufacturing industry where simple power-driven machines and semi-skilled labour are used. Manufacturing is done in a workshop outside the home/cottage.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Small Scale Industries
Option (1) Small Scale Industries — Correct. Small scale manufacturing differs from household industry in its techniques and its place of work, a workshop outside the home or cottage of the producer. It uses local raw material, simple power-driven machines and semi-skilled labour.
Option (2) Large Scale Industries — Incorrect. They use advanced technology and specialised workers, not simple machines.
Option (3) Household Industries — Incorrect. Artisans work with simple tools in their own homes, while the question puts the work outside the home.
Option (4) Cottage Industries — Incorrect. Cottage manufacturing is another name for household industry, also run at home.
NCERT (2025-26): “HOUSEHOLD INDUSTRIES OR COTTAGE MANUFACTURING It is the smallest manufacturing unit. The artisans use local raw materials and simple tools to produce everyday goods in their homes with the help of their family members or part-time labour. Finished products may be for consumption in the same household or, for sale in local (village) markets, or, for barter. Capital and transportation do not wield much influence as this type of manufacturing has low commercial significance and most of the tools are devised locally. Small Scale Manufacturing Small scale manufacturing is distinguished from household industries by its production techniques and place of manufacture (a workshop outside the home/cottage of the producer). This type of manufacturing uses local raw material, simple power -driven machines and semi-skilled labour. It provides employment and raises local purchasing power. Therefore, countries like India, China, Indonesia and Brazil, etc. have developed labour-intensive small scale manufacturing in order to provide employment to their population. Large Scale Manufacturing Large scale manufacturing involves a large market, various raw materials, enormous energy, specialised workers, advanced technology, assembly-line mass production and large capital.…” |