Unit 2 Ch 4 : Agriculture — Social Studies STD 10 — Question

Agro-based industries are industries which derive their raw materials from agricultural products. These industries have huge base in our country because agricultural activities contribute about 30 percent to our national gross domestic product and about 65 percent of labour force is employed in agriculture. The industries which are based on agricultural raw material are as follows.

1. The Sugar Industry
2. The Cotton Textile Industry
3. The Jute Textile Industry
4. The Vegetable oil industry
5. The Tea Industry
6. The Coffee Industry
7. Floriculture Based Industry
8. Fruits and Vegetable Based Industry