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Question
Distinguish between the following
Agro-based and mineral-based industry
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Solution
| Agro-based industry | Mineral-based industry |
|
Uses plant and animal products as raw materials |
Uses mineral ores as raw materials |
|
Source of employment for people in rural areas |
Source of employment for people in rural as well as urban areas |
|
Example: Dairy industry, cotton textile industry |
Example: Iron and steel industry, heavy machinery industry |
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Complete the chain:
| A | B | C |
| (1) Small-scale industries | (1) Manual manufacturing | (1) Ceramics |
| (2) Cottage industries | (2) Skilled crafts person | (2) Tata Iron and Steel company |
| (3) Consumer goods | (3) Individual | (3) Potters |
| (4) Private | (4) Ready for direct consumption | (4) Pharmaceutical |
Short notes:
Economics of scale.
Differentiate between:
Basic Industries and Consumer Industries.
Write a short note on Small scale industries.
Identify the correct group
Marine based industries:
How are industries classified on the basis of raw materials?
Give a short note on forest-based industries.
What is co-operative sector industries?
Why is Chennai known as Detroit of Indias?
Identify the incorrect factor:
Raw material based industries.
