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Challenges faced by the Jute industry include stiff competition in the international market from synthetic substitutes and from other competitors like Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand. However, the internal demand has been on the increase due to the Government policy of mandatory use of jute packaging. To stimulate demand, the products need to be diversified. In 2005, National Jute Policy was formulated with the objective of increasing productivity, improving quality, ensuring good prices to the jute farmers and enhancing the yield per hectare. The main markets are U.S.A., Canada, Russia, United Arab Republic, U.K. and Australia. The growing global concern for environment friendly, biodegradable materials, has once again opened the opportunity for jute products.
Read the given case and answer the questions that follow :
- (12.1) Mention any two challenges faced by 'jute industry' in India. [1]
- (12.2) What was the main objective of National Jute Policy formulated in 2005 ? [1]
- (12.3) How has jute industry once again opened the new opportunities for its products ? [2]
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2022 32/4/1 Q12
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Model Answer
(12.1) Two challenges faced by the jute industry in India:
- Stiff competition in the international market from synthetic substitutes.
- Competition from other countries like Bangladesh, Brazil, Philippines, Egypt and Thailand.
(12.2) The main objective of National Jute Policy (2005) was to increase productivity, improve quality, ensure good prices to jute farmers, and enhance yield per hectare.
(12.3) The growing global concern for environment friendly and biodegradable materials has once again opened new opportunities for jute products. Since jute is a natural, biodegradable fibre, it is preferred over synthetic materials, giving the jute industry a chance to expand its market globally.
Source: Manufacturing Industries, Jute Textiles
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Explanation
- (12.1) Name any two — one from synthetic competition, one from foreign competitors. Either is acceptable.
- (12.2) List all four objectives briefly; examiners may award 1 mark for any two correct points.
- (12.3) This is 2 marks — give the reason (eco-concern) AND the outcome (opportunity for jute as biodegradable material). Two distinct points needed. Lift key phrases like "environment friendly" and "biodegradable" directly from the passage.
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