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Which of the broad categories of industries covers oil refinery and sugar mills?

(a) Primary

(b) Secondary

(c) Tertiary

(d) None of them

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An oil refinery and a sugar factory are categorised as secondary industries as their raw materials (crude oil and sugarcane) are processed into finished goods (oil and sugar).

Hence, the correct answer is option (b).

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