Question

Cotton textile industry is no longer a localised industry. Evaluate the
statement.


CLASS X
GEOGRAPHY (MANUFACTURING
INDUSTRIES)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Textile mills had to cross a number of mile-stones. Cotton as a raw material is a pure material, i.e., one tonne of raw cotton produces one tonne of finished yarn. Therefore, material index of raw cotton is unity. So, at least in theory, cotton textile mills can be located anywhere in the country.

Explanation:

Power supply remains erratic, thereby, affecting its production.

Machinery needs to be upgraded in the weaving and processing sectors particularly.

There is lower output of labour, since they are not skilled in their jobs.

There is a stiff competition with the synthetic fibre industry.