Question

Give geographical reasons:

Fruit-processing industries are found in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of Konkan region.

Answer 1

1. Many fruits, like mango, cashew nuts, etc., are produced in the Konkan region.
2. Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts are known for horticulture. They are major mango, jackfruit, cashew, and kokum-producing districts of Maharashtra.
3. All these fruits are raw materials in the fruit processing industry.
4. These raw materials are bulky, weight-losing, and perishable; hence, the industry is located in Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts, where fruits are grown in plenty.
5. These regions also connect with cities like Mumbai, Pune, etc., so the market facility is also available.

Hence, we can say that fruit-processing industries are found in the Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg districts of the Konkan region.