12th Class Geography Solved Paper - Geography 2017 Delhi Set-II

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    Explain any five factors responsible for the development of 'Hugli Industrial Region'.

    Answer:

    The development of "Hugli Industrial region?. This Hugli Industrial Area includes areas around river Hugli in West Bengal.
    The main reason of development of belt:
    (a) This region is spread in narrow belt from Bansbaria and Naihati in North to Birla Nagar in south along Hugli river in 100 km distance.
    (b) The river Hugli offered the best site for the development of Inland river port as nucleus to these industries. It also has better connectivity of road, railways, seaport and airport.
    (c) Hugli industrial belt is also very close to Kolkata- Howrah regions.
    (d) Opening of coal field of Damodar valley.
    (e) Number of Jute mills in the proximity from where large quantity of jute products are exported.
    (f) Availability of cheap labour in the surrounding areas.


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