Which of the following iron and steel plants is located in Odisha?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Rourkela.
The Rourkela Steel Plant is the iron and steel plant located in Odisha, India. It was established in 1955 with assistance from Germany and is one of the oldest integrated steel plants in the country. Operated by the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), the plant is situated in the city of Rourkela, in the Sundargarh district of Odisha. Rourkela Steel Plant played a crucial role in India's industrial development and was the first in the country to produce steel using the LD (Linz-Donawitz) process. It manufactures a variety of steel products and supports regional economic growth and employment.
Other options :
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Vishakhapatnam: Home to Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, located in Andhra Pradesh.
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Vijayanagar: Refers to JSW Steel plant, located in Karnataka.
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Bokaro: Bokaro Steel Plant is located in Jharkhand.