Geography • Indian GeographyHard
The 'Bhilai Steel Plant', established with technical and financial collaboration from the former Soviet Union, is located in which state?
A. Odisha
B. Jharkhand
C. Chhattisgarh✓ Correct Answer
D. West Bengal
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Bhilai Steel Plant was established in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh under an agreement signed with the Soviet Union in 1955 during the Second Five-Year Plan. It is one of the premier producers of rails and heavy structural steel in India. Rourkela Steel Plant was established with West German collaboration in Odisha. Durgapur Steel Plant was built with British collaboration in West Bengal. The location was chosen due to proximity to Dalli-Rajhara iron ore mines and Korba coal fields.
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