Question

(i) Which is the largest agro-based industry in India? 

(ii) Give two reasons to explain why this industry is important to India. 

(iii) Name one industry which is dependent on the industry that you have named.

Answer 1

(i) Cotton textile industry. 

(ii) 1. About 16% of industrial capital and 20% of industrial labour in India is engaged in the cotton textile industry.

2. Nearly 10 lac industrial workers earn their livelihood from this industry. It contributes . substantially to the export trade of India. 

(iii) Readymade garment industry.