{"id":62828,"date":"2024-04-20T08:59:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=62828"},"modified":"2024-04-20T08:59:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T08:59:31","slug":"which-industry-is-a-major-source-of-employment-in-gujarat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-industry-is-a-major-source-of-employment-in-gujarat\/","title":{"rendered":"Which industry is a major source of employment in Gujarat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Textiles&#8221; option2=&#8221;Pharmaceuticals&#8221; option3=&#8221;Information Technology&#8221; option4=&#8221;Shipbuilding&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: Textiles.<\/p>\n<p>Textiles is the largest industry in Gujarat, accounting for 20% of the state&#8217;s GDP. The industry employs over 4 million people, making it the largest employer in the state. The textile industry is concentrated in the Ahmedabad and Surat regions.<\/p>\n<p>The textile industry in Gujarat is based on the production of cotton yarn and fabrics. The state is one of the largest producers of cotton in India, and the textile industry is a major user of cotton. The industry is also a major exporter, with exports worth over $10 billion in 2019.<\/p>\n<p>The textile industry in Gujarat is facing a number of challenges, including competition from China, rising labor costs, and environmental regulations. However, the industry is also investing in new technologies and upgrading its infrastructure in order to remain competitive.<\/p>\n<p>The other options are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pharmaceuticals: The pharmaceutical industry is a major employer in Gujarat, but it is not the largest industry in the state. The industry employs over 1 million people, and it is concentrated in the Ahmedabad and Vadodara regions.<\/li>\n<li>Information Technology: The information technology industry is a growing sector in Gujarat, but it is not yet a major employer. The industry employs over 500,000 people, and it is concentrated in the Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar regions.<\/li>\n<li>Shipbuilding: The shipbuilding industry is a small sector in Gujarat, and it does not employ a significant number of people. 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