whats captive consumption

CA Dhaval Ganatra (CA) (185 Points)

12 December 2009  

  hey frnds i am an ipcc student.

in ma class book there is a problem stating

<2000 units to be produced to be supplied to government department for its captive consumption>

but from the forums i understand that captive consumption is consumption is consumption within factory.

then can any 1 xplain the meaning of the statement