SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 58

SSC MTS - 22/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • General Awareness • Q58

Which of the following cities is known as the Steel City in India?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Jamshedpur.

The city known as the Steel City of India is Jamshedpur, located in Jharkhand. It earned this title because it is home to Tata Steel, India’s first private steel plant, established by Jamsetji Tata in 1907. Jamshedpur is one of the country’s earliest planned industrial towns, with modern infrastructure, wide roads, and organized layouts. The city’s economy revolves around steel production and allied industries, making it a major hub for India’s industrial growth and metallurgical development.