Distinguish between the following:

Agro-based and mineral-based industry


Agro-based Industry



Mineral-based Industry



1. Agro-based industry use plant and animal based products as their raw materials.


2. Food processing, cotton textile are examples of agro-based industries.



1. Mineral based industries are those industries that use mineral ores as their raw material.


2. Iron and steel industry is major example of mineral based industry.




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