UPPSC 2017 GS-I Indian Geography
Question

Which of the following iron and Steel plants is not close to the raw material area?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Durgapur

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Durgapur”.

Durgapur is the iron and steel plant that is not close to the raw material area.

Durgapur Steel Plant is located in West Bengal, which is not a major producer of iron ore or coal. In order to overcome this limitation, the plant imports raw materials from other regions of the country.

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