What term describes the process of transferring garment production to different countries with lower production costs and labor wages?

• Domestication

• Offshoring

• Onshoring

• Inshoring

How do fashion trends impact the nature of the apparel manufacturing industry?

• Trends have no influence on the industry's operations.

• Manufacturers produce classic designs that never go out of style.

• Trends drive demand for specific garments, influencing production choices

• Industry participants focus solely on vintage fashion to maintain stability.

What is the significance of "knock-offs" in the apparel industry?

• It refers to counterfeit garments sold in the black market.

• It involves innovative designs and avant-garde fashion pieces.

• It denotes high-quality replicas of designer garments.

• It symbolizes garments produced using traditional handloom techniques.

How does the "Just-in-Time" (JIT) manufacturing approach benefit the apparel industry?

• a) It allows for bulk production to reduce overall costs.

• It minimizes waste and excess inventory, improving efficiency.

• It centralizes production to streamline supply chain management.

• It eliminates the need for quality control inspections.

What is the role of a "jobber" in the apparel manufacturing industry?

• A skilled tailor specializing in alterations

• A manufacturer of textile fabrics

• A company that buys fabric and resells it to garment manufacturers

• An industry consultant providing fashion forecasting services

Which aspect of the apparel manufacturing industry focuses on creating unique, made-to-order garments for individual customers?

• Mass production

• Fast fashion

• Bespoke tailoring

• Pret-a-porter

The apparel manufacturing industry is influenced by fashion trends. What term refers to the styles that are currently popular and in-demand?

• Haute couture

• Vintage fashion

• Fast fashion

• Slow fashion

Which of the following industries is the largest consumer of chemicals?

• Fertilisers

• Textiles

• Chemicals

• Paper

Where are most of the jute mills located in India?

• Bihar

• West Bengal

• Assam

• Meghalaya

Which of the following industries is not a heavy industry.

• Cotton textile

• Cement

• Ship building

• Iron and steel