Question

Assertion (A): Industries based on ores are located close to the sources of raw material.

Reason (R): Industries maximise profits by reducing transportation costs.

Options

• (A) is correct and (R) is false.

• (A) is false and (R) is correct.

• Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

• Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A).

Answer 1

Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is correct explanation of (A).

Explanation:

Ore-producing industries are frequently positioned near raw materials in order to reduce transportation costs and maximise revenues.