Question

Which among the following options most appropriately suggest that Africa has a huge potential for industrial development?

• A. It has huge forest, water and mineral reserves.
• B. Huge number of educated population.
• C. Political stability in many African countries.
• D. Having modern infrastructure.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

It has huge forest, water and mineral reserves.

Inadequacy of modern infrastructure, lack of capital and technology, poor labour force and political instability in many of the African countries are some of the important barriers that hinder Africa’s industrialisation. But the huge forest and mineral reserves as well as the ample availability of water makes it a great spot for industrialisation.