Question

What factors have helped the development and growth of industries in the Ahmedabad-Vadodara industrial region.

Answer 1

Factors that helped the development and growth of industries in the Ahmedabad-Vadodara industrial region include:

• Industries in Ahmedabad is mainly developed due to establishment of cotton textile industry.
  
• Ahmedabad is situated very close to cotton growing area and hence had easy availability of raw material.
  
• Climate here is ideal for spinning.
  
• Flat terrain and easy availability of land enabled to establish mills.
  
• Densely populated areas of Gujarat provided skilled labour and semi-skilled labour.
  
• Well-developed roads and railways for easy transportation of finished goods.
  
• Presence of port nearby also enabled industrial development in this region.