Distinguish between 'basic industries' and 'consumer industries' with one example of each.
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Model Answer
Basic industries supply their products as raw materials to manufacture other goods. Example: Iron and steel industry.
Consumer industries produce goods for direct use by consumers. Example: Sugar industry (or toothpaste, paper, fans).
Source: Classification of Industries, Chapter 6
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Explanation
- Examiners look for a clear one-line distinction for each type + one correct example each — that's where both marks lie.
- Don't confuse "basic/key" industries with "heavy" industries; they are different classifications.
- Examples must match the textbook list: basic — iron & steel, copper/aluminium smelting; consumer — sugar, toothpaste, paper, fans, sewing machines.