Question

Read the following statements and choose the correct option:

Statement 1: The textile industry forms 14% of the total industrial production.

Statement 2: Powerlooms are labour intensive and create jobs on a large scale.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are correct.
• B. Only statement 1 is correct.
• C. Only statement 2 is correct.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is B Only statement 1 is correct.

The textile industry is one of the most important industries of our country. It contributes roughly 14% of the total industrial production in India. The industry includes powerloom and the handloom industries. While powerlooms are machine run, handlooms are labour intensive, which is another source of employment.