Question

Iron & steel industry is known as basic industry because

a. It is the backbone of modern civilization
b. It manufactures many consumer goods
c. It provides industrial base for the manufacture of many other industrial products
d. Both a & b​

Answer 1

Answer:

Iron and steel industry is called the basic industry due to following reasons:

All industries whether heavy, medium or light depend on it for the machinery.

Thus, it provides base to the other industries. Steel is required for manufacturing variety of engineering, construction and defence goods.

Explanation:

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Answer 2

option c

It provides industrial base for the manufacture of many other industrial products