Which one of the following groups of factors is a prime group for the location of an aluminium smelting plant? Identify the correct option.

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Capital and market

Raw material and electricity

Labour and raw material

Capital and transport

answer is B.

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A regular supply of electricity and plentiful availability of raw materials favour the occurrence of aluminium smelting industries. The aluminium smelting industry makes use of bauxite as the raw material for the extraction of aluminium. The method of electrolysis is used to make aluminium. Large amounts of power are used in this process. The aluminium ore bauxite is abundant in Odisha, Jharkhand, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, and Maharashtra. Major industries related to aluminium too are present in these areas where there is an ample supply of raw materials and necessary conditions for smooth production

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