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What is the difference between basic industries and consumer goods industries ?

Solution

Basic Industries	Consumer Goods Industries
Those industries which produce materials to be used as raw material in other industries are known as basic industries. Example: iron and steel industry.	Consumer goods industries are those industries which manufacture goods for directly used by consumers. Example: edible oil, biscuits etc.

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