Question

On the given sketch map of India:

1. Identify the industrial regions A and B.
2. Identify any one factor that has contributed to the growth of:
   1. Region A
   2. Region B

Answer 1

1. Identification of Industrial Regions:
   • Region A: Mumbai–Pune Industrial Region
   • Region B: Hugli industrial Region
2. One Factor Contributing to the Growth:
   1. Region A (Mumbai–Pune): The availability of raw materials and good transportation facilities. Proximity to the port of Mumbai facilitating import/export. The presence of a large market and well-developed infrastructure.
   2. Region B (Bengaluru–Tamil Nadu): Availability of water supply from the River Ganges. Availability of raw materials like jute and coal. Good connectivity via railways and roadways, and proximity to Kolkata, a major urban and commercial center.