Question

Consider the following statements and selsct the correct ones :
a. Iron ans 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.
Select the correct answer from the given alternatives .

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

Answer 1

The correct option is D b, c

Iron and steel industry developed around lake superior due presence of abundant iron reserve and the easy access to cheap water transportation routes on the great Lakes.