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Mention the factors that have influenced the established of any two industries in your neighborhood.

• NLC India limited is a lignite-based power generation company. It is located near Neyveli lignite mine located in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. The raw material is the factor which influenced the location of this company.


• There is a dairy product factory near my town. It is located 1km away from the town as the market and transport availability in the town. Market and transport are the factors of the location of the industry.


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Answer in 100 words:

What is the role of capital in the location of industries?

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Answer in 200 words:

Explain in detail the factors influencing the location and development of industries?

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a. Identify the most important factors for the following industries.

b. Add two more factors required for it.


1. Iron and steel : Market /Raw material


2. Watch industry : Skilled labour/Land


3. Woolen textile : Power/Market

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Map Skill:

On an outline map of India mark the following:


1. Five iron and steel plants.


2. Locations of two cotton textile industries.


3. Two areas for sugar industries.


4. Ship building industry.