Which of the following were dependent on steel from TISCO as the steel from the British manufacturers was used to meet the demands of the World War?

Warships

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Roadways

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Railways

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Solution

The correct option is D Railways
 In 1914, with the advent of World War 1, steel that was produced in Britain had to meet war demands. So imports of British steel into India declined massively. At this juncture the Indian Railways turned to TISCO to fulfill its steel demands.

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