Which are the main factors which influence the location of an industry?

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The factors affecting the location of industries are the availability of raw material, land, water, labour, power, capital, transport and market. Industries are situated where some or all of these factors are easily available.

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(ii) What are the main factors which influence the location of an industry?

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