Question

Name four categories of industries based on the source of raw material used in manufacturing support your answer with example

Answer 1

Cement industry and agricultural industry such as cotton industry, jute industry , sugar industry and basic industry

Answer 2

Answer:

Industries classified on the basis of raw materials and finished goods are:

1. Heavy Industries.

Industries which use heavy and bulky raw-materials and produce products of the same category are called heavy industries. Iron and steel industry is a good example of heavy industries.

2. Light Industries.

The light industries use light raw-materials and produce light finished products. Electric fans, sewing machines are examples of light industries.