NCERT Solutions for Class 8 Social Science
Geography Chapter 4 IndustrIes
Question 1. Page No. 41
NCERT Academic Session 2023-2024
Distinguish between the following. (i) Agro-based and mineral based industry (ii) Public sector and joint sector industry
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(i) Agro-based vs. Mineral-based Industry:
Agro-based industries use agricultural raw materials like crops for production, e.g., food processing. Mineral-based industries rely on minerals and ores for manufacturing, e.g., steel production.
(ii) Public Sector vs. Joint Sector Industry:
Public sector industries are government-owned, while joint sector industries involve joint ownership between private and government entities.