Which of the following is a characteristic of agro-based industries?

Depends on mineral resources

Produces raw materials for other industries

Based on plant and agricultural products

Involves heavy machinery only

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C. Based on plant and agricultural products

Agro-based industries depend on plant and agricultural products like cotton, sugar, and tea, unlike mineral-based industries that rely on minerals.

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