Cotton Industry Roles and Challenges

The video tutorial covers the chain of markets, focusing on the cotton industry. It explains the roles of traders, ginning mills, and the weaving process, highlighting the putting out system. The advantages and disadvantages of the weaving industry are discussed, along with the impact of cooperatives in reducing market inequality. The video also examines the garment factories and export market, emphasizing the poor conditions of workers. Finally, it concludes with a discussion on market inequality and suggests forming cooperatives to address these issues.

What is the primary role of traders in the village cotton industry?

• To manufacture cotton products

• To sell cotton directly to consumers

• To export cotton to foreign countries

• To provide loans for cultivation and other expenses

What is the main function of ginning mills in the cotton processing chain?

• To dye cotton threads

• To sell cotton to garment factories

• To weave cotton into cloth

• To remove seeds and clean cotton

In the putting-out system, what is one advantage for weavers?

• They have complete independence

• They do not need to buy yarn

• They can sell their cloth at high prices

• They receive high wages

What is a disadvantage of the putting-out system for weavers?

• They have to export their products

• They can only work part-time

• They are dependent on merchants for raw materials and markets

• They have to buy their own yarn

How do cooperatives benefit weavers in the cotton industry?

• By increasing their dependency on merchants

• By reducing their workload

• By ensuring fair prices and reducing merchant dependency

• By providing free raw materials

What is the role of garment factories in the cotton market chain?

• To produce garments from cotton cloth

• To export raw cotton

• To grow cotton

• To sell cotton directly to consumers

What is a significant issue faced by workers in garment export factories?

• High wages

• Ownership of the factories

• Long working hours and low wages

• Permanent employment

What is a key factor contributing to market inequality?

• Equal distribution of profits

• High wages for all workers

• Unequal earnings despite hard work

• Government subsidies for all producers

How can cooperatives help overcome market inequalities?

• By exporting all products

• By reducing the number of producers

• By ensuring laws are followed and fair income distribution

• By increasing the power of merchants

What is the relationship between foreign buyers and garment exporters?

• Foreign buyers set low prices and high standards

• Foreign buyers employ local workers

• Foreign buyers provide free raw materials

• Foreign buyers sell directly to consumers