Chotanagpur plateau region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries. Give reasons for it.

Chotanagpur plateau region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries. It is because of the relative advantages this region has for the development of this industry.

These include:

1. Low cost of iron ore

2. High-grade raw materials in proximity

3. Cheap labour

4. Vast growth potential in the home market

Example: Jamshedpur, Bokaro, Durgapur, Burnpur, Rourkela, etc.