Distinguish between small scale & large scale manufacturing industry.

Explanation

Points of distinction between small scale manufacturing and large scale manufacturing:
(i) Small scale industries use local raw material, whereas large scale industries use variety of raw materials brought from far and near.
(ii) Small scale industries use simple power driven machines, whereas large scale industries use advanced technology and work on assembly line production.
(iii) Small scale industries use skilled and semi-skilled labour, whereas large scale industries use skilled labour.
(iv) Small scale industries provide large scale employment and raise local purchasing power, whereas large scale industries provide employment with mass production and huge capital.