Question

compare and contrast small scale and large scale intustries

Answer 1

Small scale industry is an industrial undertaking in which there is a definite capital investment in its plant and machinery. Large scale industry encompasses big industrial units whose investment in their plant and machinery is beyond the limit specified by the Government.

Industry type Labour-intensive industry Capital intensive industry

Geographical area covered Small Large

Skills required It requires semi-skilled labours. It requires highly skilled labours.

Technology used Indigenous technology State-of-the-art technology

Raw materials Procured from the local suppliers Procured from various suppliers of raw materials are there from within and outside the

Answer 2

Explanation:

Small scale industries :Small-scale industries employ fewer employees, and most work is performed by workersMachines do most work in large-scale industriesExamples: cycles, handicraft

Large scale industries: Machines do most work in large-scale industriesExamples: Cotton, iron