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

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

    Answer:

    Gujarat Industrial Region: The nucleus of this region lies between Ahmedabad-Vadodara as a result is also known as Ahmedabad-Vadodara Industrial region. The main features of growth of this region are:
    (i) This region extends up to Valsad and Surat in the South and Jamnagar in the West.
    (ii) This region is associated with cotton growing tracts with location of textile industries.
    (iii) With discovery of oil and gas in Gulf of Khambat area led to the establishment of various oil refineries and petrochemicals around Ankleshwar, Vadodara and Jam Nagar.
    (iv) Kandla port provides the basic infrastructure for import and exports.
    (v) Developent of other heavy and basic chemicals, dyes, pesticides, engineering machinery, textile machinery, pharmaceuticals and dairy products have developed in this region.
    (vi) Surat has best diamond cutting and processing units in the world.
    (vii) Due to better roads and highways, transport facilities are available aplenty.


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