Question

what are the different ways in which industries are classified
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Answer 1

Answer:

Industries can be classified in a variety of ways. At the top level, industry is often classified according to the three-sector theory into sectors: primary (extraction and agriculture), secondary (manufacturing), and tertiary

Answer 2

Answer:

the following are the ways in which industries are classified

Explanation:

1. on the basis of raw material .

a. Agro based industry ( sugar and jute industry)

b. Mineral based industries ( iron and steel industries)

2. On the basis of Ownership of enterprises

a. joint sector ( OIL LTD.)

b. public sector ( BHEL AND SAIL)

c. Private sector (TISCO , DABUR )

d. cooperative sector ( AMUL)

3. On the basis of their use

a. Basic industries ( iron and steel industries forms base of all other industries)

b. Consumers industries ( produce goods for direct use of consumers i.e. sugar and toothpaste industries. )

4. on the basis of capital investment

a. Small scale industries ( toy industry)

b. large scale industries ( iron and steel industries)

5. on the basis of their weightage of their raw materials

a. Light industries ( plastic industries)

2. heavy industries (aluminum industries).

For more info you can check your class 10 geography Ncert book chapter Manufacturing industries.

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