Question

name the oldest and the most widespread industry in India

Answer 1

Agrobased industry is the most oldest and widespread industry in India

Answer 2

This group of industries depends on the raw material produced by the agricultural sector. The products comprise mostly consumer goods. Agro- based industry is important from the point of view of contribution to industrial production and employment generation

The agro-based industry includes indutries related to textiles, sugar, paper and vegetable oil. These industries use agricultural products as their raw materials. Textile industry is the largest industry in the organized sector.