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UPPSC 2010 GS-I World Geography
Question

The Ruhr basin is the famous Industrial region of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: Germany

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Germany”.
The Ruhr coalfield is one of the world's largest, producing the bulk of Germany's bituminous coal. The Ruhr region is responsible for 80% of Germany's total steel production.

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