Question

Which industry is often referred as the back bone of modern industry and why

Answer 1

Iron and Steel Industry is often called the backbone of modern industry. Almost everything we use is either made of iron or steel or has been made with tools and machinery of these metals. Ships, trains, trucks, and autos are made largely of steel. Even the safety pins and the needles we use are made from steel.
Oil wells are drilled with steel machinery. Steel pipelines transport oil. Minerals are mined with steel equipment. Farm machines are mostly steel. Large buildings have steel framework. Hence the Iron and Steel Industry is referred to as the backbone of modern industry. Hey mate I hope it helps u plzz mark me as brain list.

Answer 2

Answer:

Steel is called the backbone of the modern industry because almost everything we use is either made of steel or has been made with machinery or tool made out of steel. The steel industry is basically the feeder industry, whose products are the raw materials for other industries.

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