Concept:The location of an industry is determined by factors that reduce costs and improve access to inputs and customers.
Explanation:Key location factors include raw materials, labour, power, transport, water, capital, and market proximity.
Proximity to the market reduces transport and distribution costs.
It also ensures faster delivery of finished goods to consumers.
Tax exemption, capital base, and social responsibility are secondary or non-traditional location considerations.
Therefore, the major factor among the options is nearness to the market.
Answer:B. its proximity to the market.