Question

Assertion (A): Extreme type of climate is not favourable for the location of industries.

Reason (R): It affects the availability of raw materials.

Options

• Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

• Both A and R are true but R does not explain A.

• A is true but R is false.

• A is false but R is true.

Answer 1

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Explanation:

Extreme climates (very hot or very cold) are unfavourable for locating industries because they can reduce the availability and quality of raw materials (especially for agro‑based industries) and also lower worker efficiency, so the effect on raw materials is a direct reason why such climates discourage industrial location.