Geography
Suppose you live in an area which has rich deposits of coal, dolomite, limestone and manganese and two exporting ports. Which industry can be developed in your area and why?
Answer
Iron and Steel industry can be developed in my area because of the following reasons:
- The raw material will be easily available. Iron ore, fuel and flux supplies can be obtained at low costs.
- The area has two exporting ports which means that it well connected with hassle free transportation.
- Labour at reasonable wages can be employed from nearby areas.
- The ports will make exporting of finished steel cost effective.
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