Question

Why is the iron and steel industry considered basic to the industrial development of any country? Name
any four major iron and steel plants of India and their location.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The iron and steel Industry is the basic industry because:  

i. All the other industries - heavy, medium and light, depend on it for their  machinery.  

ii. Steel is needed to manufacture a variety of engineering goods, construction material, defence, medical, telephonic, scientific equipment and a variety of consumer goods.  

iii. Iron and steel are heavy industries because all the raw materials, as well as finished goods are heavy and bulky. It involves heavy transportation costs.

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Answer 2

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