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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper V: Indian Constitution and Economy · Question 119 of 200

Q119
Indian EconomyEmployment, Poverty & Human Development
In which of the following industries Indian women are mostly employed?
  1. a.Textile and garment industry
  2. b.Jute industry
  3. c.Sugar industry
  4. d.Paper industry

Answer: (A) Textile and garment industry

The textile and garment industry is the largest employer of women in Indian manufacturing, especially in garment making, spinning and handloom. Jute, sugar and paper employ far fewer women.