Question

Given below are some factors influencing the location of certain industries :
A. Skilled labour
B. Low transporation cost
C. Clean and dustfree environment
D. Availability of raw material
E. Government policy
Which among these have more strongly influenced location of IT industry in India ?

• A. A, B and C
• B. B, C and D
• C. C, D and E
• D. A, C and E

Answer 1

The correct option is D A, C and E

Different industries require different inputs. IT industries are more likely to locate where there is skilled labour i.e workers with the right skills, government activity in planning the future distribution of industries, elimination of pollution of air and water i.e favourable government policies and clean and dust free environment is also an important locational factor. In IT industry there is no requirement of raw material or transportation.