Question

explain five factor why Chota Nagpur Plateau region have high concentration of iron and steel industries?

Answer 1

It is because of the relative advantages this region has for the development of this industry.

(i) Low cost of iron ore is available, since it is mined in this region.

(ii) Its high grade raw material available is in close proximity.

(iii) Cheap, hard and skilled labour is easily available.

(iv) There is a vast growth potential in the home market.

10. How is the Information Technology industry able to generate more employment?

Major Impact of this industry has been on employment generation.

(i) Up to 31st March 2005, the IT industry employed over one million persons.

(ii) This number is expected to increase eight-fold in the next 3 to 4 years.

(iii) It is encouraging to know that 30 per cent of the people employed in this sector are women.

Answer 2

It is largely, because of the relative advantages this region has for the development of this industry.

These include, low cost of iron ore, high grade raw materials in proximity, cheap labour and Varun growth potential in the home market.

The Damodar Valley Cooperation provides power to these plants.

The export and import facility is provided by the Kolkata port.

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