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B.10. Factors Responsible For The Location Of Industries In India
In the pre-independence period, most manufacturing units were located in places from the point of view of overseas trade, such as Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, etc.
Consequently, there emerged certain pockets of industrially developed urban centers surrounded by a huge agricultural, rural hinterland.
- India’s primary sector industries, like agriculture, are influenced by factors such as climate, soil fertility, and water availability.
- Secondary industries are often located near raw material sources, such as steel plants near iron ore deposits.
- Tertiary sector industries are often found in urban areas with a dense population and consumer demand, such as cities with IT hubs.
A combination of factors unique to each sector and region shapes the location of industries around the world, contributing to regional economic development and specialization.