Secondary Activities Test - 2

Chemical based industries utilize natural chemical minerals like mineral oil (petroleum) and salts as raw materials for production. 

High-tech industries usually involve advanced technologies such as robotics, CAD, and electronic controls, but they are not typically associated with manual labor-intensive processes. 

Mineral based industries utilize minerals as their primary raw materials. 

'Handloom weaving at home' is an example of a cottage industry.

The handloom industry in India is one of the largest cottage industries of the country. Its significance lies in the multitude of employment opportunities that it provides and its contribution to the country's economy.

Iron and steel industry: Pittsburgh is an important steel and iron city in the United States of America. The processing of iron began in Pittsburgh in mid 19th century. The Pittsburgh district is the capital of the world of iron and steel. Comprising only a little more than Allegheny country, this district produces annually more than one-fourth of the nation's steel.

'Application of advanced scientific and engineering methods' defines high technology industries.

Agriculture is the primary source of raw materials for secondary activities.

Primary activities include all those connected with extraction and production of natural resources. Agriculture, fishing and gathering are good examples. Secondary activities are concerned with the processing of these resources.

Public Sector industries are owned and managed by governments. 

Agro-based industries involve the processing of raw materials from farms and fields into finished products for both rural and urban markets. 

Animal based industries primarily utilize animal-derived materials like leather and wool in their production processes.