Small Scale and Cottage Industries

The video introduces Chapter 14 on industries, covering agricultural and industrial products through an exercise. It explains the conversion of raw materials into finished goods by industries, focusing on cottage and small scale industries in India. Examples of products from these industries are provided. The lesson concludes with a summary and a preview of the next class on large scale industries.

What color should be used to mark agricultural products in the exercise?

• Red

• Blue

• Yellow

• Green

Which of the following is an example of an industrial product?

• Rice

• Corn

• Sugarcane

• Pencil

What is the primary role of industries in relation to raw materials?

• To store raw materials

• To sell raw materials

• To convert raw materials into finished goods

• To grow raw materials

Which of the following is a raw material that needs conversion before use?

• Fruits

• Vegetables

• Watermelon

• Wheat

Where are cottage industries typically set up?

• In large factories

• In government buildings

• In people's homes

• In shopping malls

Which of the following is NOT an example of a cottage industry product?

• Cane furniture

• Leather goods

• Handloom cloth

• Automobile parts

What type of goods do small scale industries primarily produce?

• Agricultural products

• Heavy machinery

• Raw materials

• Consumer goods

Which of the following is a product of small scale industries?

• Tea leaves

• Handicrafts

• Garments

• Sugarcane

What is a characteristic feature of small scale industries?

• They have small factories

• They use large machines

• They produce raw materials

• They employ a large number of workers

What will be discussed in the next class according to the conclusion?

• Agricultural products

• Large scale industries

• Small scale industries

• Cottage industries