Question

Give the Name the factors that determine location of an Industry

Answer 1

The location to set up a factory is basically depended on the following factors :

Raw Materials
Labour
Availability of water
Power (Electricity)
Capital (Investment)
Transport
Distance from Railway Station or Ports or Airports (In case of export)
Environment impact Assessment.
and several other minor factors.

Answer 2

Factors that influence where an industry locates include:

• power supply.
• communications - including transport, telecommunications.
• labour supply - including workers with the right skills.
• access to market - where the goods are sold.
• grants and financial incentives - usually from governments.
• raw materials.