Previous Year Question

The cooperative sector includes industrial units in which producers, workers or other members conduct production and economic activities through a cooperative organisation.

In the context relevant to the question, cooperative units in the Cotton Textile sector had recorded a high rate of growth, making cotton textile the correct choice among the given options.

There can be some confusion with the Sugar Industry. Cooperative sugar mills have historically had a very strong presence, particularly in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Karnataka; however, the question does not ask which industry is best known for the cooperative model or has a large cooperative presence. It specifically asks about the sector showing a “high rate of growth in its cooperative units”, for which the examination-specific answer is Cotton Textile.