When was Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO) established?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) 1907

Explanation:

• Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited (TISCO), now known as Tata Steel, was established in 1907 at Jamshedpur.
• It became India’s first modern integrated steel plant, marking the beginning of large-scale iron and steel production in the country.

Information Booster:

• Founded by Jamsetji Tata, but established under the leadership of his son Dorabji Tata after Jamsetji’s death.
• The plant was set up with assistance from American geologist Charles Page Perin.
• Jamshedpur was chosen due to availability of iron ore, coal, limestone, and water resources nearby.
• TISCO played a crucial role during World War I and II by supplying steel for military needs.