Every question from this NCERT chapter, with a detailed explanation.
Consider the following statements regarding cotton cultivation: 1. Cotton harvesting takes time as the bolls do not burst all at once. 2. Cotton cultivation requires minimal inputs and no fertilizers. 3. Small farmers often borrow money from local traders to meet the heavy expenses of cultivation. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'putting-out system' in the weaving industry: 1. The weavers purchase the yarn themselves from the open market. 2. The weavers are paid for their work by the merchant. 3. The finished cloth is collected by the merchant from the weavers. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the advantages of the putting-out system for weavers: 1. Weavers do not have to spend their money on the purchase of yarn. 2. The weavers are responsible for selling the finished cloth in distant markets. 3. Weavers have complete autonomy to set the market price for the cloth. Which of the following statements are correct ?
With reference to Weaver’s Cooperatives, consider the following 1. They are formed to reduce dependence on the merchant. 2. In a cooperative, each weaver procures yarn individually from the market. 3. The cooperative also plays a role in marketing the finished cloth. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Which of the following best describes the function of a 'Ginning mill'?
Consider the following statements regarding the employment conditions in the garment exporting factory: 1. Most workers are employed on a permanent basis with social security benefits. 2. Workers can be asked to leave whenever the employer feels they are not needed. 3. Wages are fixed according to the skills of the worker. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the chain of markets: 1. It links the producer of cotton to the buyer at the supermarket. 2. Buying and selling takes place only at the final stage of the chain. 3. All participants in the market chain earn equal profits. Which of the following statements are correct ?
In the context of the textile industry, the term “powerloom” refers to:
Consider the following statements regarding the dependence of farmers on traders: 1. Farmers often depend on traders for selling their produce. 2. Farmers never borrow money from traders for personal expenses. 3. Access to formal bank loans is often difficult for small farmers. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the impact of the market on equality: 1. The market guarantees equal earnings for all participants regardless of their economic status. 2. Market outcomes often favor those with more capital and resources. 3. The rich and powerful are able to maximize their earnings, while the poor are often exploited. Which of the following statements are correct ?
Consider the following statements regarding the 'cultivation of cotton': 1. It takes a few days to harvest the cotton once bolls burst. 2. It requires low levels of inputs. 3. It often leads to farmer indebtedness. Which of the following statements are correct ?
What is the primary economic rationale for the high participation of women in the garment export industry?