Which of the following classification bases of industry applies to the products- cotton, jute, wool, silk textile, rubber, tea, sugar, coffee, edible oil?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Agro based industries.
The classification base of industry that applies to the products cotton, jute, wool, silk textile, rubber, tea, sugar, coffee, and edible oil is "Agro-based industries."
Agro-based industries are industries that primarily rely on agricultural products or raw materials derived from farming or other natural sources for their production. The products you listed are all derived from agriculture or natural resources:
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Cotton: A fiber obtained from the cotton plant, used in textiles.
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Jute: A plant fiber used in making sacks, ropes, and textiles.
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Wool: A fiber obtained from sheep, used in textiles.
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Silk: A fiber produced by silkworms, used in textiles.
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Rubber: Natural rubber is harvested from rubber trees and used in manufacturing various products.
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Tea: A beverage made from tea leaves, grown in agricultural plantations.
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Sugar: Produced from sugarcane or sugar beets.
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Coffee: Produced from the coffee plant.
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Edible Oil: Extracted from oilseeds such as sunflower, mustard, and soybean.