geography MCQ #10651

A new industrial city is proposed in southern Punjab near Multan. Which site selection criterion should receive highest priority from an economic geography perspective?

geography MCQ #10651

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A new industrial city is proposed in southern Punjab near Multan. Which site selection criterion should receive highest priority from an economic geography perspective?

    • A) Proximity to existing rail and road networks linking raw materials to markets
    • B) Selection of the most aesthetically scenic location available
    • C) Distance from any existing urban settlements to avoid competition
    • D) Availability of foreign direct investment commitments before site selection

    Answer: Proximity to existing rail and road networks linking raw materials to markets

    Explanation: From an economic geography perspective, proximity to existing transport infrastructure (rail and road networks) minimises freight costs and ensures efficient movement of raw materials to the factory and finished goods to markets — the primary site selection criterion for industrial development.