Question

which industry is often referred to as the backbone of modern industry and why (in short )​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Steel Industries is often called to as backbone of modern industry because almost everything we use is made of iron and steel .

Answer 2

answer-

the iron and steel industry is considered as the backbone of all industry ans it plays a crucial role in meeting the needs of other industries such as infrastructure developement and transportation

it is because every modern machineries and equipments required in  most of the industries is made up of iron only and iron is manufactured in iron and stell industry, so it is considered as the backbone of all industries

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