Industrial classification MCQ — 2 Practice Questions with Answers

Explanation

Khadi and Village Industry is not treated as a large-scale industry; it belongs to the cottage, village and small-scale sector, with decentralised production and relatively low capital intensity. The jute industry, the iron and steel industry, and the cotton textile industry are classic large-scale industries in India because they involve organised factories, higher investment, wider markets and substantial employment. The question asks for the one that is not in that large-scale category, so Khadi and Village Industry fits the exclusion.

Explanation

Petrochemicals industry is mineral-based because its raw material base comes from petroleum and natural gas, which are mineral resources. Textile industry is generally classified as agro-based when cotton, jute or similar natural fibres are used. Fish oil industry depends on animal or marine resources, not minerals. Food processing industry uses agricultural and allied food materials such as grains, fruits, vegetables, milk or meat. Since the question is asking for an industry based on mineral raw material, petrochemicals industry is the correct classification among the given choices.