Question

What are the likely reasons for the higher concentration of women in manufacturing industries in Kerala?

1. A significant number of women in Kerala are employed in traditional industries that are l labor-intensive.
2. Kerala's manufacturing sector primarily consists of high-tech, capital-intensive industries that attract a large female workforce.
3. The growth of heavy industries in Kerala has led to increased employment opportunities for women in manufacturing.
4. Women in Kerala are predominantly engaged in sectors requiring high levels of technical expertise, contributing to their manufacturing presence.

• A. All
• B. 1, 2
• C. 1 only
• D. 2, 3

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1 only

• The high participation of women in Kerala's manufacturing sector is often attributed to the prevalence of traditional industries such as handloom, khadi, coir, and cashew.

• These sectors are characterized by being less labor-intensive and having a long-standing history of employing women.

• This focus on traditional crafts and small-scale production contributes significantly to the industrial distribution of women workers in the state.