Iron obtained from reduction zone of the blast furnace is:

wrought iron

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cast iron

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spongy iron

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steel

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The correct option is C spongy iron
Direct-reduced iron (DRI), also called sponge iron, is produced from direct reduction of iron ore (in the form of lumps, pellets or fines) by a reducing gas produced from natural gas or coal.

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