Description : Name one integrated iron and steel plant in the private sector. Where does it obtain its iron and coal from ? -Geography
Last Answer : Integrated steel plant in private sector is Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO). It obtains its iron from Singhbhum and Mayurbhanj and coal from Jharia.
Description : With reference to the Bokaro Steel Plant, from where does it get its (i) coal (ii) iron ore (iii) water supply ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Coal from Bokaro and Jharia coal fields. (ii) Iron ore from Bonaigarh, Kiriburu and Noamundi in Orissa. (iii) Water supply from River Damodar.
Description : (i) Mention two characteristics of a mini steel plant. (ii) From where does the integrated steel plant at Jamshedpur get its iron ore and coal ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Two characteristics of a mini steel plant are : 1. They use cheaply available scrap iron. 2. They use electric furnaces therefore cause no pollution. (ii) Jamshedpur plant get its iron ore from Singhbhum and Mayurbhanj. It get its coal from Jharia and Raniganj.
Description : Where do the following iron and steel plants get their supply of iron ore from? -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Durg district of Chhattisgarh 2. Bailadila
Description : (i) What is the significance of the coal deposits of Chhattisgarh ? (ii) Which country import the iron ore deposits of Chhattisgarh ? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) They are used in the iron and steel industries of Eastern India and also a major item of export. (ii) China.
Description : State an important industrial use of :1. Manganese 2. Coal 3. Aluminum -Geography
Last Answer : 1. Iron and Steel manufacturing 2. Iron and Steel manufacturing 3. Use to making pots and pans because good conductor of heat.
Description : Which iron and steel industry of India is located away from the main coal areas ? What is the main source of energy in the absence of coal ? -Geography
Last Answer : Visveswaraya Iron and Steel Limited is located away from the main coal areas. Its main source of energy earlier was charcoal but now it uses Hydroelectric Power from Mahatma Gandhi and Sharavati Hydroelectric power station.
Description : Which of the following minerals are required for smelting iron ore? (1) Limestone and gypsum (2) Manganese and limestone (3) Limestone and coal (4) Gypsum and coal
Last Answer : (2) Manganese and limestone Explanation: Composite volcanoes are most commonly found in island arcs. Most of them are found scattered on the islands adjoining the Pacific Ring of Fire where ... region of high volcanic and seismic activity that surrounds the majority of the Pacific Ocean Basin.
Last Answer : Manganese and limestone
Description : Why is an oil refinery located either close to an oil field or in a coastal city ? Name one oil refinery in the private sector. -Geography
Last Answer : Oil refinery is located close to the oil fields so that crude oil can be brought to the refineries easily. Since two third of the petroleum is imported, the refineries are located near the coastal areas. Oil refinery in the private sector: Reliance Petroleum Ltd. in Jamnagar.
Description : What is the difference between a public sector industry and one which is in the private sector ? -Geography
Last Answer : Public Sector Industries are owned and managed by the Central or State Government such as Railways, Post and Telegraph, Heavy Engineering, Defence Establishment etc. Private Sector industries are owned and ... an individual or group of individuals such as Reliance India Ltd., Infosys, Wipro etc.
Description : (i) Which sector is a major consumer of coal as a source of power? -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Power generation or thermal power stations. (ii) Coal mining industries face a number of problems: 1. Collapse of the roof of the mines and flooding; 2. Occurrence of poisonous gases, lack of oxygen and light.
Description : Why is the Steel Authority of India said to be a Public Sector Undertaking? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Steel is an important metal because it is used for manufacturing ... markets, also known as Tata Iron and Steel Company Limited sell their produce through Tata steel.
Description : What are the major iron ore belts in India? -Geography
Last Answer : Orissa Jharkhand Belt: Badampahar mines in the Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts of Orissa have high grade hematite ore. Additionally, hematite iron ore is mined in Gua and Noamundi in Singhbhum district ... ores in these mines are not of very high quality. They are exported through Marmagao port.
Description : Give the names of four important types of iron ore found in India -Geography
Last Answer : Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite and Siderite.
Description : (a) What grade of iron-ore is mostly mined in India ? Name two leading iron-ore producing states. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) Hematite and Magnetite states grade of iron ore is mostly found in India. Two leading iron ore producing states are Orissa and Jharkhand. (b) Lignite is a poor quality coal which has 60% of carbon ... . It is used as raw material in cement industry and 2. As flux in iron and steel industry.
Description : Name the different types of iron ore found in India. Which is the best quality iron ore ? -Geography
Last Answer : Different types of iron ore found in India are: (i) Hematite (ii) Magnetite (iii) Limonite Magnetite is the best quality of iron as it contains more than 70% of iron.
Description : (a) (i) Name the different types of iron ore found in India. -Geography
Last Answer : (a) (i) Different types of iron ore found in India are: 1. Anthracite 2. Bituminous 3. Lignite 4. Peat (b) An important coal producing state is Jharkhand. Coalmine—Bokaro (c) Answer has not given due to out of present syllabus. (d) Two uses of Limestone: Cement and Iron and Steel.
Description : Name any two iron-ore exporting ports of India. -Geography
Last Answer : The two ports exporting iron in India are the Marmagao port (Goa) and New Mangalore port. Marmagao port exports about fifty per cent of iron ore export goods. New Mangalore Port in Karnataka caters to the export of iron ore concentrates from Kudremukh mines.
Description : What are the main qualities of iron ore deposit in India? -Geography
Last Answer : The rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted is called iron ore. This mineral is used to make pig iron which in turn is used to make steel making it the ... and time required in the formation of minerals have led to this uneven distribution of minerals in India.
Description : The Rourkela steel plant obtains: 1. hydel power from the Hirakud dam 2. coking coal from Jharia coalfields 3. iron ore from Baba Budan hills (a) I, II and III (b) I and II (c) I and III (d) II and III
Last Answer : Ans: (d)
Description : State the most important use of the following : (i) Iron ore (ii) Bauxite -Geography
Last Answer : Most important use of: (i) Iron ore : In the production of steel. (ii) Bauxite: In the production of aluminium.
Description : (i) Name two varieties of iron ore used in industry. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Haematite and Magnetite (ii) Low grade iron ore is used in mini steel plants.
Description : Processing of which minerals release huge amount of dust in the atmosphere? 1 a) Sandstone b) Iron ore c) Limestone d) Bauxite 15. -Geography
Last Answer : C) Limestone
Description : The cost producing iron in India is considerably lower than in other countries because of (1) low wage of miners (2) large supply of iron ore (3) large supply of coal (4) coal and iron ore are found in the same area
Last Answer : (4) coal and iron ore are found in the same area Explanation: Brazil, India, South Africa and China are highly competitive steel production locations. Brazil has vast reserves of high quality iron ... Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Madhya Pradesh, has been the natural nerve-centre of this industry.
Description : Where is Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited located ? How has this steel plant overcome the -Geography
Last Answer : Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Ltd. is located at Bhadrawati on the banks of river Bhadrawati in Shimoga district of Karnataka. This steel plant has overcome the disadvantage of not being located ... and using it for smelting. Now, it uses hydroelectric power obtained from Sharavati Power Project.
Description : Mention two advantages that a mini steel plant has over an integrated iron and steel plant. -Geography
Last Answer : Advantages of Mini steel plants are: 1. They use the electric arc furnace and thus conserve coal. 2. They require small capital investment. 3. They cater to the local need of the market and the cost of transport is reduced.
Description : (i) Name an iron and steel plant which was established with British collaboration. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Products made from petrochemicals are growing in popularity because they are cost effective, economically stable and do not depend on agricultural raw material. (ii) A heavy ... , information technology, software industry, medical sciences and defence to develop with electronic apparatus.
Description : Name an iron and steel plant of Tamil Nadu. -Geography
Last Answer : India is the fourth largest producer of crude steel. The steel plants are mainly concentrated in Jharkhand and West Bengal region. Salem Steel Plant is in Tamil Nadu.
Description : The commodity which accounts for the maximum volume of goods transported by the railways in India is (a) iron and steel (b) coal (c) mineral oil (d) metallic ores (other than iron ore)
Last Answer : Ans: (b)
Description : Three basic raw materials which are needed in large quantities for production of steel are (A) Iron ore, coal and sulphur (B) Iron ore, carbon and sulphur (C) Iron ore, coal and lime stone (D) Iron ore, carbon and lime stone
Last Answer : Answer: Option C
Description : Mention any two uses of manganese. -Geography
Last Answer : Two uses of Manganese: 1. Making of iron and steel. It makes it tough. 2. Manufacturing of paints and glass.
Description : What is the use of manganese? Describe the state-wise distribution of manganese -Geography
Last Answer : Manganese is an important raw material for smelting of iron ore and also used for manufacturing ferro alloys. Distribution: (i) Manganese deposits are found in almost all geological ... Mandla and Jhabua districts. Andhra Pradesh, Goa and Jharkhand are other minor producers of managanese.
Description : Name two centres of integrated iron and steel industry in India. -Geography
Last Answer : The integrated iron and steel industries are: (a) Tata Iron and Steel Company, Jamshedpur. (b) The Hindustan Steel Limited, Bhilai.
Description : Explain responsible factors for the development of Iron and steel industry in Eastern India. -Geography
Last Answer : (i) Location of industries is influenced by several factors like access to raw materials, power, market, capital, transport and labour. There is strong relationship between raw material and type of ... in high grade iron ore and coking coal and other supplementing raw material, power and water.
Description : ‘’India is important to iron and steel producing country in the world yet, we are not able to perform our full potential. Comment on this statement. -Geography
Last Answer : India is the 4th largest producer of crude steel in the world. The challenges faced by this industry are : 1. Coking coal has limited availability and also is costly. 2. The labour has ... need of Steel policy similar to that of National Jute policy and work accordingly to increase the yield.
Description : The Vindhyan system of rocks is important for the production of [CDS 2011] (a) precious stones and building materials (b) iron ore and manganese (c) bauxite and mica (d) copper and uranium
Last Answer : Ans: (a)
Description : In West Bengal, Raniganj is associated with : (1) Coalfields (2) Iron ore (3) Manganese ore (4) Copper
Last Answer : (1) Coalfields Explanation: Raniganj Coalfield is primarily located in the Asansol and Durgapur subdivisions of Bardhaman district in the Indian state of West Bengal.
Description : Which of the following oxides is not present in hematite iron ore? (A) Titanium oxide (B) Calcium oxide (C) Cobalt oxide (D) Manganese oxide
Last Answer : (C) Cobalt oxide
Description : __________ is used as a flux in the extraction of iron from iron ore (haematite) in blast furnace. (A) Bauxite (B) Limestone (C) Quartz (D) Manganese
Last Answer : (B) Limestone
Description : Iron ore may contain (A) Carbon (B) Silicon (C) Phosphorus and manganese (D) All the above
Last Answer : Answer: Option D
Description : Explain how the following have played a part in the location of the Tata Iron and Steel Company: (i) Raw materials. (ii) Transport. -Geography
Last Answer : The Tata Iron and Steel Co. The Iron and Steel Industry is primarily a rawmaterial oriented industry using cheap and weight loosing raw materials. (i) Raw Materials : High grade haematite ... enjoys good transport facilities. Kolkata located at a distance of 240 kms, provides port facilities.
Description : ‘The Iron and Steel industry constitutes the backbone of modem industrial economy.’ Give two reasons to justify the statement. -Geography
Last Answer : Iron and steel industry is called the basic industry because : • It is the industry which lays the foundation of rapid development of other industries such as heavy engineering, defence equipment, automobiles, aeroplanes, etc. • It is also helpful in providing employment.
Description : Explain three reasons as to why there is a large concentration of iron and steel plants in the Chota Nagpur region. -Geography
Last Answer : Three reasons for large concentration of iron and steel plant in Chota Nagpur Region : (i) Availability of raw iron ore (ii) Availability of coal (iii) Availability of cheap labour
Description : “Iron and steel industry is called a basic industry”. Examine the statement -Geography
Last Answer : (i) The iron and steel industry forms the base of all other industries, so it is called a basic industry. It provides raw material for other industries such as machine tools used for ... easily brought near ports. In mini steel plants/mills access to markets is more important than inputs.
Description : Why does the north-eastern part of the Peninsular Plateau region have the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries? -Geography
Last Answer : The most basic industry is the Iron and steel industry as all the industries are depended on this industry for their machinery. Iron and Steel is an important metal because it is used for ... of energy and poor infrastructure. But the availability of steel is enough to meet the domestic demand.
Description : Discuss the challenges now agricultural sector face in India? -Geography
Last Answer : India is predominantly an agricultural country. Different forms of agriculture are practiced in the country which depends upon a variety of physical, environmental and socio-economic conditions. The ... or combat these problems and if implemented properly will help in addressing the above issues.
Description : India has attained self-sufficiency in the production of – (1) Iron (2) Coal (3) Manganese (4) Nickel
Last Answer : (2) Coal Explanation: India has the 4th largest coal reserves in the world. Indian mineral industry has contributed significantly to make the nation self-sufficient in coal. To meet the ... other users, the production trends in coal and lignite sectors have shown a remarkable increasing trend.
Description : Name the ore of aluminium. Describe two main uses of aluminium. -Geography
Last Answer : Ore of Aluminium is Bauxite Two uses of Aluminium. 1. In Aircraft industry 2. In Electrical wires industry
Description : Name the ore from which aluminium is obtained. Why is aluminium considered to be an important metal? -Geography
Last Answer : Aluminium is obtained from the Bauxite Ore. There are many ores that contain aluminium but Bauxite is clay-like substance from which alumina and later aluminium are acquired. It is formed ... state in India and the most important Bauxite deposit are the Panchpatmali deposits in Koraput district.