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.
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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.