Assertion: The industries using weight-losing raw materials are located in the regions closer to the market.
Reasoning: The sugar mills in India are located mainly in sugarcane growing areas.
Reasoning: The sugar mills in India are located mainly in sugarcane growing areas.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
Industries using weight-losing raw materials are located in the regions where raw materials are located. The sugar mills in India are located in sugarcane growing areas. Similarly, the locations of pulp industry, copper smelting and pig iron industries are located near their raw materials. In iron and steel industries, iron ore and coal both are weight-losing raw materials. Therefore, an optimum location for iron and steel industries should be near raw material sources.