Which statement correctly identifies an agro-based industry?

Iron and steel

Textiles from cotton

Cement manufacturing

Petrochemicals

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B. Textiles from cotton

The correct answer is 'Textiles from cotton'. Agro-based industries depend on agricultural raw materials.

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