i. The handicrafts sector is an important source of foreign exchange revenue though it is
a. a cottage industry.
b. a backward industry.
c. community-based.
d. not diverse in terms of articles produced.
ii. Indian handicrafts
a. is largely a home-based industry.
b. are very varied.
c. requires minimum expenditure on infrastructure and resources.
d. All of the above
iii. Handicrafts is often a/an source of income for rural people.
a. attractive b. seasonal
c. primary d. secondary
iv. The handicrafts industry does not require expensive investment because
a. it uses locally available material. b. it uses pre-existing skills of people.
c. products are adapted, not re-invented. d. All of the above
v. According to the graph, which year showed a dramatic increase in the exports
of handicrafts?
a. 2005–2006 b. 2012–2013
c. 2013–2014 d. 2011–2012
vi. In the time period shown, which year showed a nominal growth in the exports of
handicrafts?
a. 2009–2010 b. 2011–2012
c. 2012–2013 d. 2010–2011
vii. Select the correct statement.
a. Agricultural families do not engage in craft production.
b. The identity of a community is often synonymous with the handicraft it produces.
c. Over the last decade, handicraft export has seen a slow growth.
d. All handicraft items are still produced as a cottage industry.
viii. Select the statement that is incorrect.
a. The organized sector of the country is absorbing the products of the handicrafts
sector.
b. The handicrafts sector earns a lot of foreign exchange.
c. Today carpet-weaving has become a large-scale industry.
d. The handicrafts industry is centralized in nature.
ix. Why is it said that the Indian handicrafts industry does not disturb the social balance of
the home or the community?
a. People do not have to change occupations to engage in the handicrafts sector.
b. Artisans earn well by selling handicraft products.
c. The handicrafts industry requires very little investment.
d. The handicrafts industry is a changeless industry.
x. Which product is no longer a cottage industry?
a. Wooden toys b. Gem cutting and polishing
c. Paper made products d. Basketry
xi. The role of handicrafts is important in the Indian economy because
a. it is a foreign exchange revenue earner.
b. it generates employment.
c. it uplifts the rural economy.
d. All of the above
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a. a cottage industry
d. All of the above
d. secondary
d. All of the above
b. 2012–2013
a. 2009–2010
c. Over the last decade, handicraft export has seen a slow growth.
d. The handicrafts industry is centralized in nature.
c. The handicrafts industry requires very little investment.
d. Basketry
d. All of the above
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