Q1
What is an agro-based industry?
AOne using agricultural raw materials, like textiles
BOne using only minerals
COne with no raw materials
DOne using only imported goods
CBSEClass 10 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 11 · Topic 1
Classification of Industries
Industries can be classified based on raw materials used (agro-based, mineral-based), size (large-scale, small-scale), and ownership (public
Core concept
Agro-based industries, like textile and sugar mills, use agricultural products as raw materials, while mineral-based industries, like iron and steel, use minerals extracted from the earth.
How it works
Large-scale industries require significant capital investment and produce goods in large quantities, while small-scale industries operate with less capital, often serving local markets.
Why it matters
Public sector industries are owned and managed by the government, private sector industries are owned by individuals or companies, and joint sector industries involve both government and private ownership.
Key detail
Cooperative sector industries are owned and managed collectively by producers or workers themselves, sharing risks, profits, and decision-making responsibilities among members.
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• Industries are classified by raw material, size and ownership.
• Agro-based industries use agricultural raw materials.
• Mineral-based industries use minerals like iron.
• Large-scale industries need significant capital.
• Small-scale industries need less capital, serve local markets.
• Public sector industries are government-owned.
• Private sector industries are privately owned.
• Cooperative sector industries are owned collectively by members.