Question

Difference between Agro based and mineral based industry ...​

Answer 1

Answer:

Agro-based industries use plant and animal-based products as their raw materials. Mineral-based industries are primary industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials. It is a source of employment for people in rural areas. It is a source of employment for both rural and urban populations.

Answer 2

Answer:

○Agro based industries

¤These industries derive their raw materials from agriculture.

These industries derive their raw materials from agriculture.Agro based industries usually do not require huge amount of capital.

Examples- Jute industry and sugar industry

○Mineral based industries

¤These industries use minerals as their raw materials.

These industries use minerals as their raw materials.These are capital intensive units as involves large investment

These industries use minerals as their raw materials.These are capital intensive units as involves large investmentExample- Iron and steel industry and automobile industry.