DifferenceEasy2 marks
Differentiate between mineral based and agro-based industry giving suitable example for each from India.
Topic: Classification of industries
Previous-year question practice database
Answer
Exam answer
The difference is shown in the table.
Comparison
| Mineral-based industries | Agro-based industries |
|---|---|
| Use mineral ores as raw material and need heavy capital — e.g. the iron and steel industry (Tata Steel). | Use farm and animal produce as raw material with far less capital — e.g. the sugar industry. |
More from Manufacturing Industries: Agro-based
Which industry is ideally located close to the raw material producing area?2026'Not all areas of India are suitable for establishing a large-scale industry.' Give two reasons for the above statement.2026Work in sugar mills is a seasonal activity.2026The cotton textile industry is widely distributed in India.2026State any two factors that are responsible for the growth of the cotton textile industry in Kolkata.2025'Karnataka is the leading state for silk production in India'.
Give any two reasons to justify the above statement.2025