Q1. [2] § Classification of Industries § Mineral-based Industries
Classify industries on the basis of source of raw materials.
Previously asked in CBSE board exam
2022 32/4/1 Q3
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Model Answer
On the basis of source of raw materials, industries are classified into two types:
- Agro-based industries: Use plant and animal-based products as raw materials. Examples: cotton, woollen, jute, silk textile, rubber, sugar, tea, coffee, edible oil industries.
- Mineral-based industries: Use minerals and metals as raw materials. Examples: iron and steel, cement, aluminium, petrochemicals.
Source: Classification of Industries, Chapter 6
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Explanation
- This is a standard 2-mark question; examiners expect two clearly named categories with a brief definition and at least one example each.
- Simply listing examples without naming/defining the category will lose marks.
- "Agro-based" and "Mineral-based" are the exact textbook terms — use them as headings.
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