Question

Name the factors responsible for the location of industries.

Answer 1

The locational factors of industries are grouped into.
1. Geographical factors and
2. Non-Geographical factors

• Geographical factors include:

1. Raw Materials
2. Power
3. Labour
4. Transport
5. Storage and Warehousing
6. Topography
7. Climate and
8. Water resources.

• Non-Geographical factors include:

1. Capital
2. Availability of loans and
3. Government Policies / Regulations.