Question

Iron and steel industries, ceramics industry and cement industry are some of the _____

• A. Mineral-based industries
• B. Agro-based industries
• C. Forest-based industries
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Mineral-based industries

The industries in which minerals and metals are used as raw materials are called mineral- based industries.

Following are the examples of mineral based industries:-

1. Iron and steel industry- The main raw material required for iron and steel industry is iron ore. Iron and steel industry is the most important industry. All the industries are dependent on this for their raw materials.
   
2. Ceramics industry- Ceramics is a diverse industry. The main raw materials for this industry are clay minerals. It produces several categories of products such as sanitary ware, advanced ceramics and ceramic tiles, etc.
   
3. Cement Industry- Limestone, silica, alumina and gypsum are used as raw materials in this industry.