With reference to the classification of industries based on raw materials, consider the following statements: 1. Agri-business farms involved in agro-based industries are typically small-scale and non-mechanised. 2. Forest-based industries rely on products like timber, bamboo, and lac for manufacturing items like furniture and paper. 3. Mineral-based industries include both metallic and non-metallic minerals, used for industries like steel, cement, and jewellery. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Agri-business farms are described as large, mechanised, and structured operations often backed by non-agricultural corporations. They are not small-scale or non-mechanised.
Forest-based industries indeed rely on forest products like timber, bamboo, grass, and lac for manufacturing items such as furniture and paper.
Mineral-based industries use both metallic minerals (like iron, aluminium, copper) and non-metallic minerals (like limestone and clay), supporting industries such as steel, cement, and jewellery.

Source: 12th NCERT: Fundamentals of Human Geography

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