Question

“Availability of bauxite and electricity are two most significant factors which influence the localisation of aluminium industry.” Explain.

Answer 1

The availability of bauxite and energy, both of which are required inputs in aluminium production, has a significant impact on the localization of the aluminium sector.

• Bauxite is the primary raw material required to create aluminium; hence, factories are typically located near bauxite mines to decrease transportation expenses. In India, states like Odisha, Gujarat, and Jharkhand, which have almost three-fourths of the country’s bauxite production, are preferred locations.
• Electricity is required in enormous quantities for the electrolytic process of obtaining aluminium from bauxite, making a cheap and reliable power source an important consideration.