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Rourkela, Bhilai, Bokaro, Visakhapatnam etc are centres for:

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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
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iron and steel industry

Iron and Steel Industry Centres Identified

The question asks to identify the primary industrial sector associated with cities like Rourkela, Bhilai, Bokaro, and Visakhapatnam.

Key Industrial Association

These specific cities are renowned major hubs for the iron and steel industry in India. Each hosts significant steel manufacturing facilities:

  • Rourkela: Home to the Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP), established in collaboration with Germany.
  • Bhilai: Location of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), established with Soviet Union assistance, known for producing rails.
  • Bokaro: Hosts the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL), established with Soviet collaboration, forming the largest integrated steel plant in India.
  • Visakhapatnam: Site of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), also known as Vizag Steel, India's first shore-based integrated steel plant.

Industry Comparison

While other industries might exist in these regions, their development and identity are predominantly linked to large-scale iron and steel production. The other options are less fitting:

  • Cotton and textile industries are primarily concentrated in different regions like Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • Chemical plants are located across India but are not the defining characteristic of this specific group of cities.
  • Footloose industries are not location-specific, whereas these cities have established industrial bases tied to resources and infrastructure for steelmaking.

Therefore, the iron and steel industry is the common factor for Rourkela, Bhilai, Bokaro, and Visakhapatnam.

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