Geography PYQ 273 of 587 · Industry · Iron & Steel Industry

Bhadravati steel centre is located—

  1. AOn the Bhadravati river
  2. BOn the Bhadra river
  3. COn the Tung river
  4. DOn the Tungabhadra river

41st B.P.S.C. (Pre) 1996

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Correct answer: (b) On the Bhadra river

Explanation

The Bhadravati steel centre is located on the ‘Bhadra River’ near the Baba Budan hill range (Baba Budan Range) in Karnataka. Minerals such as iron, manganese, and limestone are obtained from the hills of the Baba Budan range.

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