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Which of the following is a Traditional Industry in Kerala ?

AFertilizer Industry

BBamboo Industry

CElectronics Industry

DCement Industry

Answer:

B. Bamboo Industry

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Traditional Industries in Kerala

  • Coir Industry: The most prominent traditional industry in Kerala, employing a large segment of the rural population. It is primarily centered in the Alappuzha district. The Coir Board and Coirfed are the key institutions governing this sector.

  • Handloom Industry: A labor-intensive sector with major production hubs in Balaramapuram (Thiruvananthapuram) and Kuthampully (Thrissur). Known for traditional textile products like Kasavu Mundu.

  • Cashew Industry: Kerala was historically the hub for cashew nut processing, particularly in the Kollam district, which was once known as the 'Cashew Capital of the World'. The Kerala State Cashew Development Corporation (KSCDC) manages public sector units in this field.

  • Handicraft Industry: Includes various sub-sectors such as wood carving, ivory carving (using synthetic materials), bamboo products, and bell metal crafts. The Kerala State Handicrafts Apex Co-operative Society (Surabhi) plays a vital role in marketing these products.

  • Beedi Industry: A long-standing cottage industry, particularly significant in the North Malabar region (e.g., Kannur). The Dinesh Beedi cooperative model serves as a landmark study in worker-managed traditional industrial cooperatives.


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