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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates only, in lieu


of Q. No. 10 :


Explain any three major factors responsible for the establishment of Tata


Iron and Steel industry in Jamshedpur

The major factors that are responsible for the establishment of the Tata Iron and Steel industry in Jamshedpur are :

a) The location of the industry was very suitable. It lies close to the Mumbai-Kolkata railway line.


b) The nearest port of Kolkata boosted the level of exports of steels only 240km away.


c) Iron ore is obtained from Noamundi and Badam Pahar.


d) Coal is brought from Joda mines in Orissa.


e) Coking Coal comes from Jharia and West Bokaro coalfields.


f) The rivers Subanarekha and Kharkai provide water to the plant.


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