Question

Explain industries on the basis of raw materials

Answer 1

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Industries on the basis of raw materials are as follows :-

1.Agro based Industries :-

The Process agricultural raw materials to produce finished products, e.g cotton textiles from cotton.

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2.Forest based Industries :-

Use forest products like timber, herbs,grasses and bamboos. They produce furniture,sports goods.

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3.Pastoral Based Industries :-

Use materials obtained from animals as raw materials, as dairy products,leather goods.

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4.Mineral Based Industries :-

Use rocks and minerals obtained from mines.They produce basic materials needed for developement of a country. Ex-iron and steel industry.

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5.Marine based Industries :-

These industries use products from sea and oceans as raw materials, e.g. industries processing sea food Ex-industries processing sea food.

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