In which year was Jamsetji Tata’s company recognised/established as the first of its kind in India?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) 1912
Explanation:
• Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), founded by Jamsetji Tata, began its production of steel in 1912.
• While the company was earlier established in 1907 at Sakchi (now Jamshedpur), the actual recognition/milestone of producing steel occurred in 1912.
• It was the first private sector steel plant in India and played a massive role in India's industrialization.
• Jamsetji Tata is known as the "Father of Indian Industry", although he passed away before the plant began production.
• The establishment provided a foundation for indigenous manufacturing during the British colonial era.
Information Booster:
• Sakchi was renamed Jamshedpur in 1919 by Lord Chelmsford in honor of Jamsetji Tata.
• TISCO provided steel for the British war effort during World War I, which boosted its early growth.
Additional Knowledge:
1911 (Option a)
• In this year, TISCO produced its first pig iron, marking the very beginning of the metallurgical process at the plant.
1913/1914 (Options c and d)
• These years represent the period of expansion and increased production capacity as the company stabilized its operations during the onset of the Great War.