Question

What is a key challenge faced by Kerala's traditional industries, such as coir and cashew?

• A. Inadequate government support and financial incentives for modernization.
• B. Frequent natural calamities like floods disrupting production and supply chains.
• C. Limited access to international markets due to trade barriers and protectionist policies.
• D. Competition from cheaper alternatives and labor-related issues.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Competition from cheaper alternatives and labor-related issues.

• Traditional industries struggle to compete with cheaper products from other regions and face challenges related to labor, including high wages and unionization.