Question

Mineral-based industries are _______.

• A. Industries using agricultural product for manufacturing
• B. Industries using minerals for production
• C. Industries using forest raw materials for production
• D. None of these

Answer 1

The correct option is B Industries using minerals for production

Industries that use minerals and metals as raw materials are called mineral based industries. The products of these industries feed other industries. Iron made from iron ore is the product of mineral based industry. This is used as raw material for the manufacture of a number of other products, such as heavy machinery, building materials, railway coaches, etc.