​Which of the following statements are incorrect about Weber’s Theory of Industrial Location?

(A) To determine where the location of industry lies, Weber calculated the ratio between the weight of localized material and the weight of the product.
(B) He designated this as the Material Index.
(C) If the index is less than one (1), the location is oriented towards the consumption centre.
(D) If the index is more than one (1), the location is material-oriented.
(E) If the index is more than one (1), the location is oriented towards the consumption centre.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is D

1. Alfred Weber’s theory explains industrial location based on transport cost minimization.
2. Industries that use heavy raw materials but produce lighter products locate near resources.
3. Industries with high product weight but lower raw material weight locate near markets.
4. Weber’s model is widely applied in manufacturing and economic geography.
5. Modern industries consider factors beyond transport, such as technology and labor costs.
6. The theory is still relevant for bulk-reducing industries like cement, steel, and sugar.