World Industries — Prelims Questions

Which of the following factors best explains the concentration of iron and steel industries in the Ruhr Valley of Germany?

Consider the following statements about footloose industries: 1. They have high transport costs relative to product value 2. They can locate in areas without traditional industrial advantages 3. Software and electronics are typical examples 4. They are always labor-intensive industries. Which of the statements given above are correct?

The concept of 'Industrial Inertia' in industrial geography refers to:

Which of the following best describes the primary characteristic of Industry 4.0?

The 'material index' in Weber's industrial location theory indicates: