Capital-intensive industries are characterized by a high ratio of capital to labor. Conversely, labor- intensive industries rely heavily on human labor. Bakery industry, sports goods industry, and tourism industry are generally considered more labor-intensive or service-oriented, although they also involve capital investment.
The best example of capital intensive industry in India is
Asked in Additional Private Secretary Exam 2017 · Topic: Industrial Sector (Structure and Composition of Indian Industry (Large-scale, MSMEs, Public Sector, Private Sector))
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