Question

Consider the following statements and select the correct ones:-
a) Iron and steel industries developed around Lake Michigan in USA due to availability of good quality coal.
b) Pittsburg - Youngstown area is the leading producer of steel in USA
c) The Lorraine area in France is significant for steel production.
d) The south Manchurian region accounts for nearly 60% of China's pig-iron production .

• A. a, c ,d
• B. a, b, d
• C. b, c, d
• D. b, c

Answer 1

The correct option is B a, b, d

The USA has the largest coal reserves, its coal reserves account for 28% in the world, therefore the USA has well-developed iron and steel industries.

Youngstown is known as the center for steel production in the USA.

Lorraine area of France is famous for large Coal and iron ore deposits.

Pig Iron is the pure form of iron which is used in the iron ore industry, Manchuria region of China accounts for 60% of pig iron production.