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Which of the following factors are responsible for the location of an industry?
(i) Availability of raw materials
(ii) Availability of cheap labour
(iii) Well-knit transport network
(iv) Quality of soil

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(i), (ii), (iii) only
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(i), (ii), (iv) only
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(i), (iii), (iv) only
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(i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
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Solution

The correct option is B (i), (ii), (iii) only
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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