Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Geography

Chapter

Fundamentals of Human Geography: Secondary Activities

Question:

Which of the following is NOT a factor due to which industries are located close to the source of raw material ?

Options:

Bulky raw material

Weight-losing material

Easy to transport

Perishabile raw material

Correct Answer:

Easy to transport

Explanation:

Industries based on cheap, bulky and weight-losing material (ores) are located close to the sources of raw material such as steel, sugar, and cement industries.