Question

Agro-based industry is:

• A. Cotton Textile Industry
• B. Iron and steel Industry
• C. Chemical Industry
• D. Cement Industry

Hint:

Agro-based means the raw material itself comes from farming.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
An agro-based industry uses agricultural produce as its main raw material.

Step 2: Classify each option:
Cotton Textile Industry uses raw cotton, a farm produce, as its principal raw material — an agro-based industry. Iron & Steel is mineral-based (iron ore); Chemical industry is often mineral/petro-based; Cement industry is mineral-based (limestone).

Step 3: Final Answer:
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