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Differentiate between
Heavy industries and Consumer industries
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No. | Heavy industries | Consumer industries |
| 1. | Heavy industries produce material which is used by other industries. | Consumer industries manufacture goods that are ready for direct consumption. |
| 2. | Example: Iron and steel industry produces steel for further use in the automobile, heavy machinery and other industries. | Examples: Watchmaking, electronic goods, textile mills, pharmaceutical plants etc. |
| 3. | These industries are also known as basic industries. | These industries are also known as light industries. |
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