Question

6. Why was the location of the iron and steel industry confined to areas near the sea?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Before 1800 A.D. iron and steel industry was located where raw materials, power supply and running water were easily available. ... Proximity to sea ports was necessary for importing iron ores. In India, iron and steel industry developed in areas with good availability of raw materials.

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