One of the leading industrial nations of the world ranking second in manufacturing output after the USA is__________

A.

Germany

B.

Britain

C.

Japan

D.

Russia

Correct answer is C

Manufacturing industry in Japan is the most diversified with various advanced industries which are exceedingly successful. Japan's major export industries includes automobiles, consumer electronics, computers, semiconductors, and iron and steel. Additionally, key industries in Japan's economy are mining, nonferrous metals, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, bioindustry, shipbuilding, aerospace, textiles, and processed foods