Qstnid -B-7- With The Help Of An Example Each, Explain How &Lsquo;agro-based’ Industries Are Different From &Lsquo;mineral Based’ Industries. - 09: Industries In India: Agro Based Industries Class 10 Geography

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With the help of an example each, explain how ‘agro-based’ industries are different from ‘mineral based’ industries.
Ans : Industries based on agricultural products are called agro-based industries. Industries based on minerals are called mineral-based industries. Example of agro-based industry is sugar from sugarcane, jute, and cotton. Example of mineral-based industry is steel from iron ore.