The Rourkela steel plant was set up in _____.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 2 (1959)
Explanation:
The Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) was established in Orissa (now Odisha) in 1959. It was India's first integrated public sector steel plant. It was established during the Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) with the cooperation of Germany (then West Germany). It was inaugurated by the then President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Additional Facts:
Collaboration: The plant was built with the technical assistance of German firms (Krupp and Demag).
Five-Year Plan: The Second Five-Year Plan focused primarily on heavy industries and industrialization.
Management: It is currently operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
Raw Material: It receives iron ore primarily from the Buani and Koira mines.
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