Question

Which industry is often referred as the backbone of the modern industry and why ?

Answer 1

hii.

iron and steel industry is considered to be the backbone of the modern industry. this is so because in day to day life almost everything we use is made up of iron or steel. for ex. ships are made up of steel.

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Answer 2

Answer:

i) The iron and steel industry is referred to as the backbone of modern industry. This is so because it is a “feeder” industry whose products are used as raw materials for other industries.

ii) Almost everything is either made of iron or steel or has been made with tools and machinery of these metals.  

iii) Oil wells are drilled with steel machinery.

iv) Steel pipelines transport oil.

v) Minerals are mined with steel equipment.

Vi) Farm machines are mostly made of steel.

vii) Large buildings have steel framework.

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