Secondary Activities — Important Questions

Specialization of skills and methods, Mechanization and automation, Complex organizational structure

Modern large-scale manufacturing is characterized by specialization of skills, mechanization/automation, and complex organizational structures. It involves mass production, not small-scale production, and uses advanced machinery rather than simple hand tools.

Use of local raw materials, Production in homes with family members, Use of simple tools

Cottage industries are the smallest manufacturing units where artisans use local raw materials and simple tools to produce goods in their homes with family members. They don't require large capital or produce for global markets.

Sugar industry, Textile industry (cotton), Food processing industry

Agro-based industries process raw materials from fields and farms. Sugar (from sugarcane), textiles (from cotton), and food processing are all agro-based. Cement and steel are mineral-based industries.

Basic industries produce goods used as raw materials for other industries

Basic industries produce goods that are used as raw materials to make other goods. For example, iron/steel industry produces steel which is used by machine manufacturing industry. Consumer goods industries produce goods directly consumed by people.