Read the data in the table given below and answer the questions that follow:
Source: Ministry of Steel, Government of India (NCERT)
5.1 Compare the 2015-2016 and 2019-2020 data and give any one reason for the
reduction of production of steel in 2019-2020. (1)
Total production of finished steel in India
Year Production
(in million tonnes)
2015- 2016 106.60
2016-2017 120.14
2017- 2018 126.85
2018-2019 101.29
2019-2020 102.62
Answers
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Explanation:
Due to lack of employment in production areas.
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Answer:
The limited availability of coking coal is the main reason for the reduction of the production of steel in 2019-2020.
Explanation:
- Coking coal is used as fuel for the blast furnace as well as it is also used to produce metallurgical coke to reduce iron ore or for injection with a hot blast. Over 60% of steel production relies on coal input.
- Coke which is important for the stable functioning of blast furnaces is produced by baking coal in an environment that lacks oxygen, so the volatile hydrocarbons present in the coal can be removed.
- Other reasons for the decline are irregular supply of energy, lower productivity of labour, and poor infrastructure.
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