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Question
With reference to the Iron and Steel industry in India, give logical explanation for the following:
The location of this industry is governed by its close proximity to raw material.
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Solution
The location of this industry is governed by its close proximity to raw material because due to the bulky nature of the raw material and the large quantities in which they are needed, a high cost of transportation is involved.
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