ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Call centers and bill processing centers are examples of
A
a bulk reducing industry
B
a telecom industry
C
a footloose industry
D
an ubiquitous industry
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some prominent examples of the footloose industry are watch-making, diamond cutting, precision electronics etc. The key characteristics of a footloose industry are: These are less dependent on specific raw material, Most of the raw materials are small and light and can be transported easily.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is the Iron & Steel Industry.

Detailed explanation-3: -Diamonds and Electronics industries are some examples of footloose industries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Footloose Industry They are usually light industries, as their resource materials are light and easy to transport. Most modern industries are footloose because: Improved infrastructure, roads and travel allow for better movement of Industrial products over a long distance.

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