Write a short note on Footloose industries in about 30 words.
Footloose industries can be located in a wide variety of places as they are not dependent on any specific raw material, weight-losing or otherwise. They largely depend on component parts which can be obtained anywhere.
These industries produce in small quantity and employ a small labour force. They are generally not polluting industries.
The important factor in their location is accessibility by road network.
Explanation
The textbook provides a clear definition of footloose industries. The key characteristics are: (1) flexibility in location as they don't depend on specific raw materials, (2) reliance on component parts available anywhere, (3) small-scale production with small workforce, (4) non-polluting nature, and (5) requirement of good road connectivity. Students should highlight these features in their answer.