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Secondary Activities
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How are the industries classified? 

Answer

Industries are classified on the following basis:


(i) On the basis of size: Cottage, small scale and large scale.

(ii) On the basis of size of operation: Heavy and light industries.

(iii) On the basis of output: Basic industries and consumer goods industries.

(iv) On the basis of input: Agro-based mineral-based industries.

(v) On the basis of ownership: Public, private and joint sector industries.

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