Question

Classify industries on basis of their main role:
How do they differ from each other? (5 marks)​

Answer 1

According to their main role the industries are classified as: Basic or key industries. These industries supply their raw materials to manufacture other goods, e.g., iron and steel, copper smelting etc. ... These industries produce goods for direct consumption by consumers, e.g., sugar, fans paper, toothpaste, etc.