Correct option is B
Correct Answer: (b) Cottage industry
Explanation:
· A cottage industry is a small-scale industry where goods are produced at the homes of producers using traditional methods and tools.
· These industries typically involve family members and are characterized by low investment, local raw materials, and manual labor.
· Examples include handloom weaving, pottery, and handicrafts.
Other Options:
· Large-scale industry: Large-scale industries involve the use of advanced technology and machinery in large factories to produce goods on a mass scale, not at the producer's home.
· Secondary industry: Secondary industries involve processing raw materials into finished goods, usually in factories or industrial units, not at home.
· Quaternary industry: Quaternary industries are knowledge-based industries, such as IT, research, and education, and do not involve the production of goods at home.