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Classify industries on the basis of bulk and weight of raw materials and finished goods.

Answer:

Industries are classified on the basis of the weight of raw materials and finished goods in the following manner:

(i) Heavy Industries: These industries use heavy raw materials and also produce heavy goods, e.g., iron and steel, cement, ship-building, automobiles, etc.

(ii) Light Industries: These industries use light raw materials and produce light goods such as electrical industries, e.g., watches, electric bulbs, paint brushes, etc.