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What is the current ratio of total units mentioned in the content?
What is the current ratio of total units mentioned in the content?
The current ratio for hosiery goods is greater than 2.
The current ratio for hosiery goods is greater than 2.
True
What is the objective of every business unit as mentioned in the content?
What is the objective of every business unit as mentioned in the content?
to earn profitability
The average gross turnover for valves and nuts from 2006-07 to 2010-11 is ______.
The average gross turnover for valves and nuts from 2006-07 to 2010-11 is ______.
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Match the following products with their average gross turnover:
Match the following products with their average gross turnover:
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Which product category had the highest average per unit turnover?
Which product category had the highest average per unit turnover?
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The average gross turnover decreased from 2007-08 to 2008-09 for packing material.
The average gross turnover decreased from 2007-08 to 2008-09 for packing material.
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What strategy do businesses follow to increase sales as mentioned in the content?
What strategy do businesses follow to increase sales as mentioned in the content?
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What is the debt-equity ratio of valves and nuts?
What is the debt-equity ratio of valves and nuts?
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The equity capital for hosiery goods is greater than the borrowed capital.
The equity capital for hosiery goods is greater than the borrowed capital.
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What is the total borrowed capital for auto parts?
What is the total borrowed capital for auto parts?
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The total equity capital across all products is ________ Lakhs.
The total equity capital across all products is ________ Lakhs.
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Match the following products with their respective debt-equity ratios:
Match the following products with their respective debt-equity ratios:
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Which of the following products has the highest equity capital per unit?
Which of the following products has the highest equity capital per unit?
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Packing material has a higher borrowed capital per unit compared to agricultural products.
Packing material has a higher borrowed capital per unit compared to agricultural products.
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What percentage of total equity capital does pipe fitting, hand tools, and metal products represent?
What percentage of total equity capital does pipe fitting, hand tools, and metal products represent?
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What is the primary means of product identification mentioned in the content?
What is the primary means of product identification mentioned in the content?
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More than two-thirds of the units established post-liberalization use grade labelling.
More than two-thirds of the units established post-liberalization use grade labelling.
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What percentage of units established before 1991 used brand labelling?
What percentage of units established before 1991 used brand labelling?
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The percentage of units using descriptive labelling established post-liberalization is ____%.
The percentage of units using descriptive labelling established post-liberalization is ____%.
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Match the following types of product labelling with their corresponding percentages (pre and post-liberalization):
Match the following types of product labelling with their corresponding percentages (pre and post-liberalization):
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What type of label shows the value of contents and price of the product?
What type of label shows the value of contents and price of the product?
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The total number of units established and using brand labelling decreased after liberalization.
The total number of units established and using brand labelling decreased after liberalization.
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Which type of labelling was introduced after liberalization that combines brand and grade?
Which type of labelling was introduced after liberalization that combines brand and grade?
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The total percentage of all types of product labelling before liberalization was ____%.
The total percentage of all types of product labelling before liberalization was ____%.
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Study Notes
Indian Industrial Position After Independence
- Two independent countries, India and Pakistan, emerged after independence, disrupting the former unified economic system.
- Pre-independence India's industrial output constituted approximately 91% of total establishments and 93% of total workers.
- Diverse industries existed, including cement, matches, glass, chemicals, hides, skins, cotton, jute manufacturing, engineering, and railway workshops.
- Post-partition, industrial production faced challenges due to political pronouncements, machinery/equipment shortages, raw material scarcity, transport limitations, and industrial disputes.
- Industrial growth rate varied, experiencing fluctuations and 8% growth between 1951-1965, 5.5% from 1980-85, and lower rates in other periods (4% in the 1970s).
- The rise of industrialization marked a significant aspect of India's economic growth.
- Heavy investment in various industries, as per the Industrial Policy Resolution of 1951 and five-year plans, aimed to increase capacity and production.
- A significant portion of the global poor resides in India, according to World Bank estimates.
Small and Medium Enterprises in India
- Prior to independence, small-scale industries (cottage industries) played a minor role in the national economy.
- Post-independence, small-scale industries gained importance.
- The National Congress held an industries conference in 1947, dividing small-scale industries into categories (ancillary to large-scale, repair services, and finished goods).
- Various classifications (Tiny, Small Scale, Ancillary) for small-scale industries were introduced, addressing diverse industrial needs.
- The definition of small-scale industries has been updated over time, adjusting to economic and industrial changes (number of employees, capital assets).
Research and Methodology
- The current study examines the challenges faced by small-scale industries established pre or post-1991.
- The study uses a specific methodology.
- Small-scale industries are crucial for economic development, employment, and exports.
- The growth of small-scale industries has been reviewed since independence, identifying problems and opportunities.
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This quiz explores the industrial landscape of India post-independence, focusing on the challenges and growth rates faced by various industries. It covers the impact of partition, government policies, and major sectors involved in India’s economic development. Test your knowledge on how historical events shaped the industrial framework of India.