Question

In which state is Rourkela Iron and Steel Plant located?

Answer 1

Hint: 1. The state contains one-fifth of India's coal, one-quarter of its iron ore, a third of its reserves of bauxite.
2. The state has Simlipal National Park which is a protected wildlife area and tiger reserve

Complete solution:
 Rourkela is known for Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) which is India's first fully integrated steel plant. The Steel Plant was founded in 1955 in partnership with the Government of Odisha and several German firms. The original mounted RSP volume was 1 million tonnes, which was then expanded to almost 2 million tonnes. It is located in Rourkela, Odisha.

The Steel Authority of India plans to invest in its main plants to increase its output.
So Rourkela steel factory on the process modernization and expansion project. The Fertilizer Plant was set up in the year 1964 with a view to utilising the residue of the steel plant and the re-utilization of the chemicals.

The region near Rourkela is rich in iron and hence the steel plant is located in Rourkela.
Bolani and Barsuan are the two most popular mines in the vicinity of the town. Rourkela is located in a hilly region. A small hill called Durgapur Pahad runs through the centre of the district, splitting it into a plant area and a steel township.

Note:
1. India is the third-largest producer of crude steel in the world (up from eighth in 2003) and is forecast to become the second-largest producer.
2. The steel industry in India contributes almost 2% of the country's gross domestic product (GDP) and employs more than 6,000,000 workers.