Question
Download Solution PDFWhich region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries in India?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Chota Nagpur plateau.
Key Points
- Chota Nagpur plateau:-
- The Chota Nagpur Plateau is known as the 'mineral heart-land of India'.
- It is located in eastern India. Most of the parts of Jharkhand state, Orissa, West Bengal, Bihar and Chhattisgarh fall in this plateau.
- To its east is the Indus-Ganga Plain and to the south is the Mahanadi.
- This plateau is rich in minerals.
- Major minerals of India bauxite, mica and coal are found here.
- It has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries in India
Additional Information
- The Deccan Plateau:
- It is a large plateau in western and southern India.
- It covers an area of 500,000 square kilometres and extends over eight Indian states.
- The word “Deccan” comes from the Sanskrit word Dakshina, meaning “south”.
- It lies between the Western and Eastern Ghats and is informally described as the peninsular territory south of the Narmada River between these mountains.
- The Malwa Plateau:-
- It is a region located in central India, covering parts of the states of Madhya Pradesh and southeastern Rajasthan.
- It is characterized by its undulating topography, diverse landscapes, and historical significance.
- The Chhattisgarh Plateau:-
- It is also known as the Chhattisgarh Basin, is a region located in central India, primarily within the state of Chhattisgarh.
- It is characterized by its unique geological and geographical features, as well as its cultural and historical significance.
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