Which region has the maximum concentration of iron and steel industries in India?

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  1. Deccan Plateau 
  2. Malwa Plateau 
  3. Chota Nagpur plateau 
  4. Chhattisgarh Plateau  

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Option 3 : Chota Nagpur plateau 
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The 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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