Which of the following is NOT an agro-based industry? 

Correct option is B

• Agro-based industries include industries that use agricultural products as raw materials for their production. Examples include sugar, edible oil, and jute industries, which process crops like sugarcane, oilseeds, and jute, respectively.

• The fertiliser industry, on the other hand, produces chemical products used to enhance soil fertility for agriculture but does not depend directly on agricultural products.

Additional Information:

• Sugar industry: This is an agro-based industry as it processes sugarcane into sugar.

• Edible oil industry: This is an agro-based industry that processes oilseeds like soybean, sunflower, and mustard to produce oil.

• Jute industry: This is also an agro-based industry that processes the jute plant into products like bags, ropes, and mats.