Question

1.
Which of the following is a feature of Indian Cotton Textile Industry ?
i) It occupies a unique position in the economy.
ii) It contributes significantly to industrial production.
It is the second largest employer in India after agriculture.
iv) It is the only industry in the country, which is self reliant.
A) Only (i) and (ii) B) Only (ii) and (iii) C) Only (li) and (iv)
D) All of the above
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Answer 1

Answer:

B) only (ii) and (iii)

Explanation:

ii) It contributes significantly to industrial production

iii) It is the second largest employer in india after agriculture

Answer 2

Answer:

Option D) All of the above is the correct option.

Explanation:

• Indian cotton textile industry occupies a distinct position in the economy as it contributes around four percent to the GDP of India.

• It contributes approx. fourteen percent to industrial production in India.

• It is the second-largest employer in India after agriculture as around fifty-one million people have direct employment and approx. sixty-eight million people indirectly make their living because of this industry.
• It is the only industry in the country, which is self-sustaining & complete in the value chain.