Social Science (087) — AI-generated practice question

Three factors responsible for the concentration of jute mills along the Hugli river are:

1. Proximity to raw material — The jute-producing areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh (erstwhile East Pakistan) are located nearby, ensuring easy and cheap supply of raw jute.

1. Water transport and infrastructure — Inexpensive water transport, supported by a good network of railways and roadways, facilitates movement of raw material to the mills. Abundant water is also available for processing raw jute.

1. Labour and banking facilities — Cheap labour is available from West Bengal and adjoining states of Bihar, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh. Kolkata provides banking, insurance and port facilities for export of jute goods.

Source: Jute Textiles, Chapter 6

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• The question asks for three distinct factors — award yourself 1 mark each for labour/cheap labour, proximity to jute area, and transport/water/port facilities.
• Avoid listing the same factor twice (e.g., "water for transport" and "water for processing" count as one point unless you clearly separate them).
• Naming specific states (Bihar, Odisha, UP) and mentioning Kolkata's port adds detail examiners appreciate.