Distinguish between an agro-based industry and a mineral-based industry, giving one example of each.

An agro-based industry uses raw materials obtained from agriculture, such as the cotton textile industry which uses raw cotton. A mineral-based industry uses minerals as its raw material, such as the iron and steel industry which uses iron ore, coking coal and limestone. Agro-based industries are usually located near the source of the crop or the market, while mineral-based industries are located near the ore fields or the source of power.

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Explanation

The distinction is made on the basis of the raw material used.