Q134
Which of the following is/are wrong? 1. Bhadravati steel plant - not located near coal deposits 2. First modern steel plant in India - Burnpur 3. Bokaro and Bhilai steel plants - German collaboration 4. Durgapur steel plant - British help
A.
1 and 2
B.
2, 3 and 4
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
2 and 3
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
First modern steel plant in India - Bengal. Modern steel making in India began with the setting of first blast furnace of India at Kulti-Burnpur in 1870 and production began in 1874, which was set up by Bengal Iron Works.