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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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(i) Raw Materials: …………and ……………..


(ii) End Products: …………and…………


(iii) Tertiary Activities: ………..and……….


(iv) Agro-based Industries: …………..and……


(v) Cottage Industries: ………and……….


(vi) Co-operatives:…………and…….