Question

Why does the Chotanagpur Plateau region have the maximum concentration of the iron and steel industry? Explain with three reasons.

Answer 1

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• Rich in mineral salts
• Deposition of Rivers
• Presence of ores

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Answer 2

Chhotanagpur Plateau

Explanation:

Chhotanagpur Plateau region has the highest concentration of iron and steel industries due to the following reasons:

1. Chhotanagpur Plateau region has vast reserves of coal and iron ore. The availability of abundant raw material nearby has led to the the development of the iron and steel industry in this region.
2. Availability of labour  from  the  states  of  West  Bengal,  Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
3. Markets are located close by for finished goods, like Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, etc.
4. Proximity to the Kolkata port helps in export.