UPSC Prelims 2002·GS1·geography·human and economic geography

HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukut owes its site basically to

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  1. Aproximity of raw materials
  2. Babundant supply of powerCorrect
  3. Cefficient transport network
  4. Dproximity to the market

Explanation

The correct option is B because the production of aluminium is an electrolytic process that requires a massive and continuous supply of electricity. The HINDALCO plant at Renukut in Uttar Pradesh was specifically located there to take advantage of the cheap and abundant hydroelectric power generated by the nearby Rihand Dam. While other factors like raw materials are important, the availability of high capacity power is the primary locational factor for aluminium smelting plants due to their energy intensive nature.
geography: HINDALCO, an aluminium factory located at Renukut owes its site basically to

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