On the basis of character of raw material and finished product, iron and steel industry belongs to which category?
(a) Heavy industry (b) Medium industry (c) Light industry (d) Perishable goods industry
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option A is right heavy industry
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(a) Heavy Industry
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Iron and steel industry is one of the major mineral-based industries. It is a mining based industry located in and around areas where iron ore is mined. Iron and steel industry is called a heavy industry because the raw materials as well as the finished goods of this industry are heavy and bulky. They incur heavy transportation costs. Iron ore, coal, limestone and manganese are some of the main raw materials of this industry.
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