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Distinguish between mineral-based industry and forest-based industry.

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Answered by IIMagicalWorldII
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Explanation:

mineral based industry

  • Mineral-based industries are primary industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials. It is a source of employment for both rural and urban populations.
  • Steel and Iron Industries and Heavy Machinery industries are examples of Mineral based industries.
  • Mineral based industries are primary industries that use mineral ores as their raw materials. .
  • Mineral based industries are primary industries that use mineral ores as thier raw materials.

forest based industry

  • Forest based Industries utilise forest produce as raw material.
  • The major forest-based industries are the paper and pulp industry, match wood industry, Timber and Sandalwood industry, Plywood industries, oil, and biodiesel industry, etc. Hence, this is the correct option.
  • Forest-based Industry includes- the paper industry, match industry, silk industry, lac industry, sports goods industry and handicraft.
  • Soft wood-In India, soft wood (of coniferous trees) is obtained from the Himalayan region.
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