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At which of the following places did the Indian Iron and Steel Company set up its first factory?
Question

At which of the following places did the Indian Iron and Steel Company set up its first factory?

A.

Damodar

B.

Hirapur

C.

Raniganj

D.

Haripur

Correct option is B


The correct answer is (b) Hirapur.
· The Indian Iron and Steel Company (IISCO) set up its first factory at Hirapur, West Bengal.
· The factory was established in 1918 and marked the beginning of the steel industry in the region.
· IISCO played a significant role in the development of the Indian steel industry and was later merged with Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 2006.
· The Hirapur plant became a key center for steel production and contributed to the industrialization of India.
Information Booster:
Damodar:
· The Damodar Valley region is known for its coal mining and thermal power plants.
Raniganj:
· Raniganj is famous for its coal mines and was one of the early mining centers in India.
Haripur:
· Haripur is not associated with the Indian Iron and Steel Company's initial steel plant establishment.

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