Factors for Selecting Site - Water Availability & Raw Materials

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What does Plant Engineering primarily focus on?

  • Maintenance of plants
  • Plant cultivation techniques
  • Plant biology research
  • Design and installation of plants (correct)

Which aspect is NOT typically part of Plant Engineering?

  • Improvement of plant resources
  • Designing plant layouts
  • Optimizing plant operations
  • Harvesting crops (correct)

In the context of Plant Engineering, what does 'Power 3' refer to?

  • Energy efficiency, power generation, and electrical safety (correct)
  • Plant growth stages, photosynthesis, and water supply
  • Wind power, solar power, and hydroelectric power
  • Mechanical power, thermal power, and nuclear power

What is a key component of Plant Engineering?

<p>Designing efficient equipment for plants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following activities is NOT related to Plant Engineering?

<p>Conducting botanical research in a greenhouse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key factors to consider when deciding a suitable location for a plant?

<p>Availability of fuel and power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is availability of labour important in plant location decisions?

<p>To meet production demands with an adequate workforce (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor might NOT play a significant role in deciding a suitable location for a plant?

<p>Access to entertainment venues (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the availability of transport facilities important in plant location decisions?

<p>To allow easy distribution of finished products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key consideration when choosing a plant location?

<p>Proximity to competitors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a manufacturing industry?

<p>Cement factory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor is considered under 'Land' in industrial planning?

<p>Cost (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which industry is commonly associated with the production of sugar?

<p>Sugar factory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context provided, what does 'SHA --Y' likely represent?

<p>Station (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the iron and steel industry primarily work with?

<p>Iron ore (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor considered for the selection of a site?

<p>Availability of water (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is nearness to raw material important in site selection?

<p>For efficient production processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does land waste disposal play in site selection?

<p>Minimizing environmental impact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is NOT typically considered for the selection of a site?

<p>Proximity to shopping malls (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is availability of water an important consideration for site selection?

<p>For operational needs like cooling and cleaning (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is nearness to raw material considered important for a business?

<p>To minimize transportation cost (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main reasons for seeking financial and government concessions?

<p>To obtain financial relief or support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can being far from raw materials affect a business's cost?

<p>It increases transportation cost (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are businesses concerned about the bulk and size of raw materials?

<p>To minimize transportation cost (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does the availability of financial and government concessions have on a business?

<p>It provides financial relief or support (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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