Question

What conditions are required for setting up an iron and steel industry?

Answer 1

Instructions:

• Explain any three requirements

Solution:

• Some of the notable requirements of the iron and steel industry are:
  • Supply of iron-ore: It is the main raw material and is bulky, so iron and steel industries are generally situated close to it.
  • Availability of good quality coal: For the smelting of iron-ore in the furnaces, good quality coal is required in large quantities.
  • Regular water supply: Water should be present in large quantities near the iron and steel plant as a huge amount of water is required to wash and cool hot iron.