Question

Describe five human factors responsible for the location of industries

Answer 1

Human factors essential in deciding the location of an industry are − availability of cheap labour, availability of services such as consultants and financial advice, and resources for maintaining labour.

Answer 2

(i) Physical Factors :

(a) Availability of raw materials—Ideal location  should be near the sources of raw materials.

(b) Power resources—Power resources like coal and  electricity must be available for the industry.

(c) Water and favourable climate.

(ii) Human Factors :

(a) Cheap and efficient labour

(b) Capital and bank facilities

(c) Good market

(d) Transport facility