India is the largest source of Human Hair

Current Context: India is the largest source of raw material for Human Hair in the world, according to the Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, Anupriya Patel. She said that India exported Human Hair worth 169.23 million dollars in the last fiscal year.

• This is mainly due to the tradition of women offering their long hair in temples as a sign of gratitude and devotion. The temple authorities collect this hair and sell it to various buyers, who then process it into different products like wigs, extensions, and weaves.
• India has a huge demand for Human Hair products, both domestically and internationally. Human Hair is a valuable commodity that can enhance the appearance and confidence of people.
• It can also provide employment opportunities and income for many people in India. The government and the PLEX Council are working together to promote the industry and help the exporters produce high-value products like wigs.

Question:

Q.1 What is the main reason for India being the largest source of raw material for Human Hair in the world?
a. The high demand for Human Hair products in the domestic market
b. The availability of cheap and skilled labor for processing the hair
c. The tradition of women offering their long hair in temples as a sign of gratitude and devotion
d. The government subsidies and incentives for the Human Hair industry