Question

Describe iron and steel industry with reference to its features uses and methods of production

Answer 1

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The iron and steel industry is one of the most important industries. It is a basic industry. It produces steel, which is used as a raw material in various industries such as automobile, shipbuilding and machine tools.

The development of the iron and steel industry in a country, leads to industrial diversification and contributes to the economic development and prosperity of the country.

The iron and steel industry is a mineral based industry. The chief raw materials required for the production of steel include iron ore, coal, limestone and manganese. Iron ore is smelted in a furnace, and the molten iron is mixed with carbon and other things to make steel.

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Answer 2

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