Which type of industry primarily focuses on transforming agricultural raw materials?

Mineral-based Industry

Agro-based Industry

Manufacturing Industry

Heavy Industry

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B. Agro-based Industry

Agro-based industries focus on using agricultural products as raw materials, unlike mineral-based industries which utilize minerals.

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