Question

Refer to the sketch map given below which shows two industrial regions of India marked A and B.

Explain any four factors responsible for the growth of the industry in region A.

Answer 1

Factors responsible for its growth:

1. Availability of raw cotton or raw sugarcane.
2. Readily available market.
3. Means of hydel power resources.
4. Inexpensive transport.
5. Plentiful supply of cheap and skilled labour.
6. Favourable climate for spinning of cotton yarn.
7. Availability of water for industrial processes.
8. Facility of capital with banking and insurance.
9. Modern machinery is imported for cotton textile and sugar processing.