industries based on raw materials with examples
On the Basis of Source of Raw Material
On the basis of source of raw materials, industries are classified as under:
1. Agro-based Industries.
Agro-based industries are those industries which draw raw material from agriculture. Cotton textile, jute textile and sugar are examples of such agro-based industries.
2.Mineral-based Industries.
These industries are those which get raw materials from minerals like iron and steel and cement industries.
3. Pastoral-based Industries.
These industries depend upon animals for their raw material. Hides, skins, shoes, dairy, etc. are some of the pastoral-based industries.
4. Forest-based Industries.
Paper, plywood, lac, rayon, resin, furniture, sports are forest-based industries.