Question
Distinguish between agro-based industry and mineral-based industry.
Solution
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Agro-based Industry |
Mineral-based Industry |
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1. These industries derive their raw materials from agriculture. |
1. These industries derive their raw materials from minerals. |
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2. They mostly produce consumer goods. |
2. These industries produce both consumer and value based goods. |
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3. Example: Sugar, jute, textile, vegetable oil etc. |
3. Example: Iron and steel, engineering, ship building, machine tools, etc. |
