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Why the ‘Chhotanagpur Plateau Region’ has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? Analyse the reasons.

The Chhotanagpur Plateau Region has a maximum concentration of iron and steel industries:

1. High-grade raw materials are available from the nearby region.


2. Being populated, cheap labour is easily available.


3. The industry has a vast growth potential foe the Indian market itself.


Explanation: A variety of reasons contribute to the concentration of the industry in the region. These are the basic needs of any industry like raw material, labour, market etc.


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