Matching Indian Steel Plants with Key Facts

This question asks us to match famous steel plants in India with specific facts related to their establishment or location. To answer correctly, we need to know the history and background of these significant steel plants.

Let's analyze the provided correct matching from the options:

• A. Rourkela matches III. Set up in 1959
• B. Bhilai matches II. Established with Russian corporation
• C. Durgapur matches IV. Set up in collaboration with UK
• D. Vizag matches I. Andhra Pradesh

Let's examine each match in detail:

1. Rourkela Steel Plant: This plant is located in Odisha. According to the matching, it was set up in 1959. The Rourkela Steel Plant was indeed commissioned in 1959 as the first public sector integrated steel plant in India. It was established with collaboration from West Germany.
2. Bhilai Steel Plant: Located in Chhattisgarh, the Bhilai Steel Plant is matched with being established with Russian corporation. This is historically accurate. The Bhilai Steel Plant was set up with the assistance of the Soviet Union (which is now Russia) in 1955, though production started later.
3. Durgapur Steel Plant: The Durgapur Steel Plant in West Bengal is matched with being set up in collaboration with UK. This is also correct. The Durgapur Steel Plant was established with assistance from the United Kingdom.
4. Vizag Steel Plant (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant): This plant is matched with Andhra Pradesh. This is correct as the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, often referred to as Vizag Steel, is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is the only shore-based integrated steel plant in India.

Based on this analysis, the provided matching A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I is accurate according to the historical facts about these major Indian steel plants.

Here is a summary of the correct matches:

The matching A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I correctly links each steel plant to its corresponding fact from the list. Therefore, this combination represents the accurate answer.

Revision Table: Indian Steel Plants and Facts

Additional Information on Indian Steel Plants

India has a robust steel industry, with several major integrated steel plants playing a crucial role in its economic development. The establishment of many of these plants in the public sector during the second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) was a strategic move towards industrialization. Collaborations with different countries were key to acquiring the necessary technology and expertise.

• The Rourkela Steel Plant was a pioneering project, marking India's entry into large-scale steel production in the public sector.
• The Bhilai Steel Plant became a major producer of steel rails, crucial for expanding India's railway network, thanks to Soviet assistance.
• The Durgapur Steel Plant, with UK collaboration, also significantly contributed to India's steel capacity.
• The Vizag Steel Plant, established much later, is unique as a shore-based plant, facilitating easy import of raw materials and export of finished products.

Understanding the location, year of establishment, and international collaborations behind these steel plants is important for studying India's industrial history and geography.