Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

The textile industry is the largest contributor to industrial employment in India due to:

1. Self-reliant value chain — It is the only industry that is complete from raw material to finished products, generating employment at every stage like ginning, spinning, weaving, dyeing, tailoring, etc.
2. Decentralised nature — Weaving is highly decentralised; handloom and powerloom sectors, including cottage industries like khadi, provide employment to a large number of workers in their homes.

Source: Agro-based Industries, Chapter 6

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• Examiners expect two distinct, labelled points for a 2-mark answer.
• Key phrase from the textbook: "self-reliant and complete in the value chain" — must be mentioned.
• The second point should highlight decentralisation and the role of handloom/cottage industry in mass employment.
• Avoid vague statements; tie each point directly to employment generation.