Correct option is C
Bhadravati, located in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka, is an iron and steel-producing center far from any major coal fields. The Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant (VISL), situated in Bhadravati, uses hydroelectric power from the Jog Falls instead of coal for its production processes. This sets Bhadravati apart from other steel plants, like Bokaro (in Jharkhand), Durgapur (in West Bengal), and Kulti-Asansol (also in West Bengal), which are located near coalfields in the Damodar Valley region. The proximity to coal fields is a typical characteristic for iron and steel plants since coal is a primary source of energy and a reducing agent in steel production. However, Bhadravati is an exception due to its reliance on alternative energy sources.
