Topics: CH-2: INDIAN ECONOMY 1950–1990, Indian Economic Development, NCERT Books

Iron and Steel Firms at Independence

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At the time of independence, two well-managed iron and steel firms were located in:

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At the time of independence, two well-managed iron and steel firms were located in:

  1. Delhi and Mumbai
  2. Jamshedpur and Kolkata ✓ Correct
  3. Chennai and Hyderabad
  4. Ahmedabad and Pune
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation

There were two well-managed iron and steel firms — one in Jamshedpur and the other in Kolkata.

Key Points:
  • Indian industry at independence was largely confined to cotton textiles and jute.
  • India needed to expand the industrial base with a variety of industries.

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