Question

The first iron and steel factory of Karnataka was established at ___________.
A. Bhadravathi
B. Bellary
C. Mandya
D. Bangalore

Answer 1

Hint: The Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant is the first iron and steel factory of the state. The city lies near the Baba Budan Hills and the Bhadra Hydropower project is also situated here.

Complete answer: The state of Karnataka is a state rich in mineral resources. The state is also a significant industrialized state of the country. In the development and growth of the state, the major role is played by industries like iron and steel.
 Industrial progress depends on iron and steel as the iron and steel factory plays an important role in making machines, automobiles, power plants, construction of buildings, etc.
In our country, Karnataka was the largest producer of sponge iron and the third-largest producer of raw steel, as per the data of 2014-15.
The Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant was the first iron and steel factory in the state of Karnataka. In Bhadravathi city, the factory is located. It was established by Sir M Visvesvaraya in January 1923.

While talking about the other options,
B. In the Bellary district of Karnataka, the Bellary Thermal Power Station is located.
C. one of the oldest sugar factories of Karnataka is situated in the town of Mandya. The Mysuru Sugar Company was established in 1933.
D. The Bangalore Mills Limited, established in 1884, is one of the oldest modern mills in the country. S.Lee played a significant role in the making of the mills.

Thus the correct option is A.

Note: The former name of the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant was Mysore Iron Works. The Steel Authority of India, SAI has jurisdiction over the steel plant. The plant produces pig iron and alloy steels.