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Q114 (NDA-I/2024) Geography › Indian Economic Geography Official Key

Identify the Iron and Steel Plant on the basis of the given characteristics : 1. It receives coal from Jharia and iron-ore from Sundargarh and Kendujhar. 2. Power for the electric furnaces is procured from Hirakund. 3. Water is obtained from Koel and Sankh rivers. Select the correct Iron and Steel Plant from the options given below :

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Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: C
Explanation

The characteristics described identify the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), located in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. Established in 1959 with German collaboration, its location was chosen based on the proximity of raw materials and infrastructure:

  • Raw Materials: It receives high-grade iron ore from the Sundargarh and Kendujhar districts and coal from the Jharia (Jharkhand) and Talcher coalfields.
  • Water Supply: The plant is situated at the confluence of the Koel and Sankh rivers, which join to form the Brahmani River, ensuring a steady water supply.
  • Power: It procures hydroelectric power from the Hirakud multipurpose project.

In contrast, Bhilai gets iron from Dalli-Rajhara, and Durgapur/Bokaro have different water and ore sources, making Option C the correct answer.

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