Assertion (A): Iron and steel is considered a heavy industry.
Reason (R): It requires lightweight raw materials like cotton and rubber.**

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) A is true, but R is false.
• Iron and steel is a heavy industry due to large-scale production and capital intensity.
• It requires bulky raw materials like iron ore, coal, and limestone.
• Cotton and rubber are associated with light industries, not heavy industries.
Information Booster:
• Iron and steel is called a basic or key industry.
• It supports infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing.
• Heavy industries usually involve high energy consumption.
Additional Knowledge:
• Light industries include textiles and consumer goods.
• Location of heavy industries depends on raw materials and power availability.