Question

Why has the 'Chhotanagpur Plateau Region' the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? Analyse the reasons.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Answer: Chhotanagpur Plateau region has the highest concentration of iron and steel industries due to the following reasons: This region has vast reserves of coal and iron ore. ... Cheap labour is available to the industries from the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and Chhattisgarh

Answer 2

Answer

Concentration of iron and steel industries in Chhotanagpur plateau Region:

⇨ High grade raw material in proximity.

⇨ Availability of cheap labour.

⇨ Raw materials as well as finished goods are heavy and bulky containing heavy transport cost.

⇨ Roads and railways transport facilities are available.

⇨ Vast growth potential in the home market.

⇨ Low cost of iron ore is available.