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Distinguish between
Agro-based industry and mineral-based industry.
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Sr. No | Agro-based industry | Mineral-based industry |
| 1. | Agro-based industries use agricultural products as their basic raw materials. | Minerals-based industries use both metallic minerals as their raw materials. |
| 2. | The major agro-based industries of our country are the cotton textile industry, Jute industry, sugar industry, etc. | The major minerals-based industry of our country is the iron and steel industry. |
| 3. | These industries are located near the areas of cultivation. | These industries are located either near the coalfields or iron ore mines. |
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