Question

Which of the following causes of establishing Iron and Steel Industries in West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand are correct?
Availability of water from rivers
Availability of high-grade iron ore
Availability of forest resources
Availability of coal for fuel in the proximity

• A. (A), (B), (D) Only
• B. (A), (B), (C) Only
• C. (A), (C), (D) Only
• D. (B), (C), (D) Only

Hint:

Access to natural resources like coal, iron ore, and water are vital for establishing heavy industries such as steel manufacturing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The establishment of Iron and Steel industries in West Bengal, Odisha, and Jharkhand is mainly attributed to the availability of water from rivers (A), high-grade iron ore (B), and coal for fuel (D), which are essential for steel production. Forest resources (C) are not a primary factor in this case.