Question

Which of the following steel plants was started with the collaboration of Russia?
A. Bhilai
B. Durgapur
C. Rourkela
D. Bhadravati

Answer 1

Hint: The steel plant which was started with the collaboration of Russia is the india’s first and main producer of steel rails as well major producer of wide steel plates and other steel products.

Complete answer: Bhilai steel plant is located in the state of Chhattisgarh. It is the first and main producer of steel rails. Bhilai steel plant was set up in collaboration with Russia in 1955 for the establishment of an integrated iron and steel works at Bhilai with an initial capacity of one million tons of steel ingot It is the only steel plant which supplies steel for the rail tracks.

Looking at the options given:
Option A. Bhilai is a steel plant which started with the collaboration of Russia. This is the correct answer.

Option B. Durgapur steel plant started with the collaboration of the United Kingdom. It is an incorrect option.

Option C. Rourkela steel plant started with the collaboration of German. It is an incorrect option.

Option D. Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Plant is bhadravati which was started by the king of Mysore. It is an incorrect option.

So, the correct answer is option A.

Note: Bhilai Steel Plant is eleven-time winner for best integrated steel plant in the country and was awarded for the Prime Minister's Trophy. It also produces wire rods and merchant products.