Correct option is A
Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. (VISL) is located in Bhadravati, Karnataka. It was established in 1923 by Sir M. Visvesvaraya, one of India's most renowned engineers. The company is a public sector undertaking (PSU) under Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) and has played a key role in India's steel production.
Information Booster:
- Location: Bhadravati, Karnataka
- Established: 1923
- Founder: Sir M. Visvesvaraya
- Managed by: Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL)
- Specialty: Production of high-grade alloy and special steel
Additional Information
(b) West Bengal – Incorrect
- West Bengal is known for Durgapur Steel Plant and IISCO Steel Plant (Burnpur) but not VISL.
(c) Orissa – Incorrect
- Odisha has Rourkela Steel Plant but does not house VISL.
(d) Tamil Nadu – Incorrect
- Salem Steel Plant is in Tamil Nadu, but VISL is in Karnataka.