The Durgapur steel plant was set up in collaboration with the government of the _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2 (United Kingdom)
Explanation:
The Durgapur Steel Plant, located in West Bengal, was established with the cooperation of the Government of the United Kingdom (UK). The plant was planned in the late 1950s and began production in the early 1960s. It is one of India's major public sector integrated steel plants.
Additional Facts:
Other Major Plants:
Bhilai Steel Plant (Chhattisgarh): In collaboration with the former Soviet Union (Russia).
Rourkela Steel Plant (Odisha): In collaboration with Germany.
Bokaro Steel Plant (Jharkhand): In collaboration with the former Soviet Union (Russia).
Management: The Durgapur Steel Plant is operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Possible Questions for the Upcoming Exam:
Which is known as the 'Steel City of India'?
(Answer: Jamshedpur)
With the assistance of which country was the Rourkela Steel Plant established?
(Answer: Germany)
Which was the first public sector steel plant in India?
(Answer: Bhadravati - Mysore Iron and Steel Works)