Updated for 2026 Syllabus Detailed Explanations High-Yield Core Concepts

Bank Promotion Exam Guide

Banking Awareness | Banking Knowledge | for all Bank Exams

Module: General Practice

Q117: When conducting a "Techno-Economic Feasibility" study to select a Location (Site) for a new factory, which of the following is NOT typically considered a primary factor?

A
Proximity to sources of raw materials
B
Availability of skilled labor and utilities like power and water
C
The global stock market trends of the last decade
D
Access to transport logistics and target markets
✅ Correct Answer: C
Correct Option: C. Concept: Site Selection Factors.
Reasoning: Why C is the Exception: Global stock market trends are a "Macro-Economic" indicator.
They affect general investment sentiment but do not help an entrepreneur decide whether to build a factory in City A or City B. Primary Locational Factors: Raw Materials (A): Reduces transport costs (Weber's Theory of Location). Infrastructure (B): Essential for running machines (Power/Water). Logistics (D): Essential for shipping finished goods to customers.