Question

Classify industries on the basis of raw materials used. discuss in brief about each.

Answer 1

On the basis of raw materials, industry can be categorized as follows:

Agro-based Industries:

When plants and animal based products are used as raw materials, it is called agro-based industry, e.g. cotton textiles, leather, edible oil, etc.

Mineral-based Industries:

When minerals are the raw materials, it is called mineral-based industry, e.g. iron and steel, petrochemical, etc. The products of mineral-based industry feed other industries.

Marine-based Industries:

When products from seas and oceans are used as raw materials, it is called marine-based industry, e.g. sea food industry.

Forest-based Industries:

When forest produce are the raw materials, it is called forest-based industry, e.g. paper, furniture, pharmaceutical, safety matches, etc