Consider the following statements with reference to the Cotton textile industry in India: 1. Cotton textile industry has, over time, spread to other parts of the country, beyond Gujarat and Maharashtra. 2. Raw cotton is not a weight-losing raw material. Which of the statements given above is/are <strong>CORRECT</strong>?
- A. 1 only
- B. 2 only
- C. Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D. Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C. Both 1 and 2
Explanation
The cotton textile industry has decentralized to many parts of India. Raw cotton is a pure (non-weight-losing) raw material, meaning the weight of the finished product is roughly equal to the raw material used.
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