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Access to the availability of raw material is an important factor which affects the location of industries. Explain this statement. Or Explain the role accessibility to acquiring raw material in the establishment of industries. |
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Answer» A large amount of raw material is required in industries. If this raw material is brought from distant places, a lot of expenses is incurred in transportation. Raw material for industries should be relatively cheaper and easily transportable. If raw material is heavy, transportation cost incurred is more and input cost increases. Therefore, manufacturing industries are established in regions with accessibility to heavy raw material. For example, iron-and steel, sugar, cement, pulp, paper industries are all dependent on the easy availability of raw material. Manufacturing industries of those products which are perishable in nature should also be established near the regions of availability of their raw material. For example, milk products, cheese, butter, etc. manufacturing and canned fruits manufacturing industry, etc. |
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