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Study the diagram given below and answer the questions:

a) Identify the iron and steel plant shown in the map


b) Name any one raw material and its source.


c) How does the iron and steel plants form a base for industrial development?

a) The iron and steel plant shown in the map is VISL (Visvesvaraiya Iron and Steel Works Limited)


b) Limestone is a raw material which is available in Kemangundi.


c) The iron and steel plants form a base for industrial development because they provide the basic infrastructure for any other industry in the sector, Without these plants, it would a huge difficulty for the industries to function.


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