Question

The small-scale manufacturing and the cottage manufacturing are distinguished on the basis of _______.
Fill in the blank with the correct option.

• A. Raw materials
• B. Quantity of production
• C. Production techniques
• D. Scale of profits
• A. It engages semi-skilled labour force.
• B. It provides employment and raises local purchasing power.
• C. The artisans produce goods in their homes with the help of their family members or part-time labour.
• D. It is labour-intensive manufacturing.
• A. Use of advanced technology
• B. Specialized workers
• C. Finished products may be for consumption in the same household
• D. Mass production
• A. Capital intensive
• B. Energy intensive
• C. Technology intensive
• D. Labor intensive
• A. Mat
• B. Shoes
• C. Car
• D. Basket

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

The correct answer to the question "The small-scale manufacturing and the cottage manufacturing are distinguished on the basis of _______." is "Production techniques". 
Here's a detailed explanation:

• Cottage Industry: This involves the use of local raw materials and simple tools where production happens at home. The artisans may work with family or part-time labor, and the finished products might be for personal use or local sale. The production methods are traditional and involve manual labour without advanced machinery.
• Small-scale Manufacturing: Unlike cottage industries, small-scale manufacturing uses simple power-driven machines and takes place in workshops outside the producer's home. This type involves a slightly more mechanized production process requiring semi-skilled labour. It aims to increase employment and purchasing power, particularly in developing countries.

The main distinguishing factor between the two is their Production techniques, as cottage industries rely on manual methods, while small-scale manufacturing employs machinery.

Therefore, the most appropriate option to fill in the blank is Production techniques.

Answer 2

The passage clearly distinguishes small-scale manufacturing from cottage manufacturing based on their production techniques. Cottage industries typically use simple tools and local raw materials, with the manufacturing happening in the home, often with the help of family members or part-time labor. In contrast, small-scale manufacturing, while also using local raw materials, involves the use of simple power-driven machines and is usually done in a workshop outside the home.

Thus, the distinction is made primarily on the production techniques.

Answer 3

In the context of distinguishing features of small-scale manufacturing, an analysis is required based on the passage provided. 

The passage outlines key characteristics of small-scale manufacturing:

• Use of local raw materials.
• Employment of semi-skilled labour.
• Operations conducted outside the producer's home, typically in a workshop.
• Usage of simple power-driven machines.
• Provision of employment and enhancement of local purchasing power.

Let's evaluate each option given:

1. It engages semi-skilled labour force. - Aligns with characteristics mentioned in the passage, where semi-skilled labour is used.
2. It provides employment and raises local purchasing power. - Clearly stated as a feature of small-scale manufacturing in the passage.
3. The artisans produce goods in their homes with the help of their family members or part-time labour. - This is characteristic of cottage industries, the smallest manufacturing unit, as per the passage, not small-scale manufacturing.
4. It is labour-intensive manufacturing. - Implicit in small-scale manufacturing as it is mentioned as providing employment, consistent with being labour-intensive.

From the analysis, option 3 is not a feature of small-scale manufacturing as it describes the nature of cottage industries instead.

Answer 4

Small-scale manufacturing is distinct from cottage industries, which involve artisans producing goods in their homes with family or part-time labor. Small-scale manufacturing typically takes place in workshops outside the home and uses semi-skilled labor and power-driven machines.

The other options are features of small-scale manufacturing:

• (A) It engages semi-skilled labor force: Small-scale manufacturing does indeed rely on semi-skilled labor.
• (B) It provides employment and raises local purchasing power: Small-scale manufacturing contributes to employment generation and local economic growth.
• (D) It is labor-intensive manufacturing: Small-scale manufacturing is typically labor-intensive, relying on a significant workforce.

Therefore, (C) is not a feature of small-scale manufacturing, but rather a characteristic of cottage industries.

Answer 5

The question asks us to identify a characteristic of the cottage industry. Based on the comprehension passage provided, we can analyze the elements mentioned in the options: 

• Use of advanced technology: The passage states that cottage industries use simple tools rather than advanced technology. Therefore, this is not a feature of cottage industries.
• Specialized workers: The passage refers to artisans using local materials with family members or part-time labor, indicating that specialized workers are not typical of cottage industries. Hence, this is not the correct answer.
• Finished products may be for consumption in the same household: The passage clearly states that products made in cottage industries may be consumed within the same household. This aligns with the characteristics of cottage industries.
• Mass production: The passage indicates that cottage industries have low commercial significance and are not focused on mass production. Thus, this is not a feature of cottage industries.

Thus, the correct feature of the cottage industry, as per the passage, is Finished products may be for consumption in the same household.

Answer 6

The cottage industry is characterized by small-scale, home-based production using simple tools and local raw materials. One key feature of cottage industries is that the finished products may be for consumption in the same household, meaning that goods produced might be used locally, either within the household or the immediate community.

The other options are not features of cottage industries:

• (A) Use of advanced technology: Cottage industries typically do not use advanced technology; they rely on simple tools and techniques.
• (B) Specialized workers: Cottage industries generally involve family labor or part-time workers, not specialized workers.
• (D) Mass production: Cottage industries focus on small-scale, often handmade production, not mass production.

Thus, (C) Finished products may be for consumption in the same household is the correct feature of cottage industries.

Answer 7

Large-scale manufacturing involves several key characteristics: 

• It is capital intensive as it requires substantial investment in machinery, technology, and infrastructure.
• It is energy intensive due to the massive energy consumption necessary to run large-scale operations and machinery.
• It is technology intensive since it employs advanced technology and specialized production techniques to produce goods efficiently.
• However, it is not labor intensive. While large-scale manufacturing does employ a significant workforce, the emphasis is on efficiency and automation, relying on machinery and technology to perform tasks rather than manual labor.

Based on the details provided in the comprehension passage, the correct option to fill in the blank is: Labor intensive. This is because large-scale manufacturing employs more capital, technology, and energy to enhance productivity while minimizing dependency on manual labor.

Answer 8

Large-scale manufacturing is typically capital intensive, energy intensive, and technology intensive, meaning it requires significant investment in machinery, energy, and advanced technology to operate efficiently. However, it is not labour intensive, as it often relies on automation and specialized machinery to reduce the need for a large labor force.

Therefore, labour intensive is not a characteristic of large-scale manufacturing, making (D) labour intensive the correct answer.

Answer 9

The question asks which item is not a product of cottage industry. Based on the provided passage, cottage industries are characterized by the use of local raw materials, simple tools, and production carried out in homes involving the family. Examples of products from a cottage industry include foodstuff, fabrics, mats, containers, tools, furniture, shoes, and pottery. These products require minimal industrial technology and are often handmade. By analyzing the options: 

Mat: Typically produced using simple tools and local materials, fitting the description of cottage industry products.

Shoes: Can be made from leather using basic craftsmanship, aligning with the cottage industry practices.

Car: Requires advanced technology, assembly lines, and significant capital for mass production; does not fit the cottage industry profile.

Basket: Often made using simple weaving techniques and local materials, typical of cottage industry production.

Thus, the correct answer is Car, as it is not a product of cottage industry due to its requirement for advanced technology and large-scale manufacturing processes.

Answer 10

Cottage industries typically produce small goods like mats, shoes, and baskets, but not large manufactured goods like cars.
The correct option is (C): Car