Identify the correct statements about Iron and steel plants of India.
A. Most of the Indian steel plants are located close to areas from where raw materials are sourced.
B. Visakhapatnam steel plant is a shore based plant using imported coking coal.
C. Sponge iron manufacturing has also grown sizeably.
D. Indian Steel plants are the largest producer of steel in the world.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is B

The correct answers is (b)
All statements are correct except statement D. therefore, option B is correct
While India is a significant producer of steel and has a prominent steel industry, it is not the largest producer of steel in the world. As of recent data, countries like China, the European Union, and Japan have larger steel production capacities than India.