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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

1. Iron and Steel: Raw material is the most important factor in the industry. Other factors can be Power and Labour.


2. Watch Industry: The important factor is Skilled Labour. Other factors are Raw material and Transport.


3. Woollen textile: Power is an important requirement to operate the ginning and other machinery. Other factors can be Labour and Capital.


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