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The maximum concentration of iron and steel industry is found in which region in India from following?
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The maximum concentration of iron and steel industry is found in which region in India from following?

A.

Bundelkhand Plateau

B.

Malwa Plateau

C.

Baghelkhand Plateau

D.

Chhotanagpur plateau

Correct option is D

​Correct answer is (d) Chhotanagpur Plateau

  •  The Chhotanagpur Plateau is known as the "Iron and Steel Hub" of India due to its rich reserves of iron ore and other minerals, making it the leading region for the iron and steel industry in the country.
  • It is home to some of the largest steel plants, such as those in Jamshedpur (Tata Steel), and many other smaller steel plants.
  • The region is rich in resources like iron ore, coal, and limestone, which are essential raw materials for the production of steel.

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  • Chhotanagpur Plateaucoal  is rich in not just iron ore but also other important minerals like , which is required for the smelting of iron ore into steel.
  • JamshedpurTata Steel, often referred to as the 'Steel City,' is home to the first steel plant of India, , and is a key contributor to the industrial output of the region.
  • JhariaBokaro The proximity of coal fields in and also plays a vital role in the development of the iron and steel industry in this plateau.

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