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Question
Classify industries on the basis of raw materials.
Solution
On the basis of source of raw materials used:
Agro-based: Cotton, jute, silk, woollen textiles, sugar and edible oil, etc. industries are based on agricultural raw materials.
Mineral based: Iron and steel, cement, aluminium, machine tools, petrochemicals.
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