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Note: The following question is for the Visually Impaired Candidates Only in lieu of Q. No. 12:


1. Name the state in which the Durgapur steel plant is located.


2. Mention any two raw materials used in the iron and steel industry.


3. Give any two points of significance of iron and steel industry

1. Durgapur steel plant is located in the state of West Bengal. It was set up in 1962 with the collaboration of the United Kingdom.


2. Coal and Manganese are the two main raw materials used in the iron and steel industry.


3. • It helps to create a number of job opportunities in the economy


• It contributes to the development of society as a whole.


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3. Which is the source of water supply to this plant?


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