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Can you select the definition of Cottage Industry?
A
Produces large quantities of items for sale
B
Produces food for consumption
C
Produces food for profit
D
Goods produced out of a home/small shop
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A cottage industry is a small manufacturing business that is owned and operated by an individual or a family, typically operating out of a home rather than a purpose-built facility. Cottage industries are defined by the small amount of investment that is required to start one.

Detailed explanation-2: -By far the most important cottage industry centres on the production of yarn and textile fabrics-mostly coarse and medium-quality fabrics. Another cottage industry produces cigarettes known as bidis. Carpets, ceramics, and cane furniture also are products of cottage industries.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cotton weaving, silk weaving, carpet making, leather industry, metal handicrafts, and small food processing businesses are the top five Indian cottage industries. In India, cotton weaving is a significant cottage industry.

Detailed explanation-4: -Handicrafts, handloom products, jewellery, pottery, leather products, etc. are produced by the cottage industry.

Detailed explanation-5: -Mention the important goods produced by cottage and small-scale industries. Cottage Industries-Carpentry, smithy, carpet weaving, pottery, blanket making, stone carving etc are some of the important goods produced here.

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