Question

The following is the list of iron and steel plants located in various parts of India
1) Vishakhapatnam
2) Bhadravati
3) Jamshedpur
4)Salem
5) Rourkela
6) Bokaro
7) Vijaynagar
8)Durgapur
Which one of the following represents iron and steel industries located outside the chotanagpur region?

• A. 1, 4, 7, 8
• B. 2, 3, 6, 7
• C. 1, 2, 4, 7
• D. 2, 5, 7, 8

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1, 2, 4, 7

Vishakapatnam, Bhadravati , Salem and Vijayanagar are located outside the chotnagpur region,
Chotanagpur platean region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel Industries. It is because of low cost iron ore , high grade raw material in proxomity , cheap labour and vast growth potential in the home market.